Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Average rent in
Denver, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Denver, CO rent slipped 1.1% year over year to a current median of $1,875/month, with rents $20 less per month than last year on average. This modest decline reflects a stable market near the city's recent peak.
Compared to national trends
Denver is 1.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with 1,917 total rentals offering a range of options.
Price ranges
Studios in Denver rent for about $1,226/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,545/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,050/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,750/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,145/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Country Club and North Central Evergreen neighborhoods saw rents fall by 65.5% year over year to $1,395/month and $1,900/month respectively, marking a local cooldown compared to Denver's modest citywide decline.
Median rent
Median rent in Denver
$1,875/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Denver is $1,875 per month as of November 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $25 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Denver
1,917
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Denver rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Denver, CO
Average rent prices in Denver have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Denver, CO
Rent prices in Denver vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Denver is $1,695, whereas a house costs $2,745. 1-bedroom apartments in Denver run $1,587 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,046.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,226 |  2% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,545 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,050 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,750 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,145 | 2% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Capitol Hill | $1,223 | |
Five Points | $2,054 | |
Jefferson Park | $2,100 | |
Lodo | $2,459 | |
Speer | $1,650 | |
Sunny Side | $2,000 | |
Uptown | $1,629 | |
Virginia Village | $1,380 | |
West Colfax | $2,305 | |
Windsor | $1,850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,695 | No Change | 3% | |
Condos | $1,695 | No Change | 3% | |
Houses | $2,745 | 2% | 2% | |
Rooms | $680 | 5% | 32% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,226
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,145
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
Five Points
Average rent
$2,054
Speer
Average rent
$1,650
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$1,223
Lodo
Average rent
$2,459
Uptown
Average rent
$1,629
West Colfax
Average rent
$2,305
Sunny Side
Average rent
$2,000
Windsor
Average rent
$1,850
Virginia Village
Average rent
$1,380
Jefferson Park
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,745
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$680
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
32%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Denver, CO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Denver, CO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Denver and Arvada by all bedroom counts and property types.
Denver
1%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Denver, CO is 4% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,800
5%$1,802
2%$2,315
11%$2,636
2%$2,787
8%$1,692
9%$1,640
2%$1,951
2%$2,525
5%$2,370
10%$2,182
10%$1,600
2%Cost of living in Denver, CO
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 13% higher |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 11% higher |
| Housing | 19% higher |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 14% lower |
Discover rentals in Denver, CO
12h ago
5178 Netherland St, Denver, CO 80249
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Denver
1 bed
1 bath
$740
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Denver
8822 E Florida Ave #206, Denver, CO 80247
1 bed
1 bath
$749
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1736 N Washington St, Denver, CO 80203
1 bed
1 bath
$750–$875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
9h ago
Verified
200 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,405–$2,745
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
7108 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,490–$3,800
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1959 Wewatta St, Denver, CO 80202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,922–$6,737
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
8000 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$949–$1,605
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
4500 S Monaco St, Denver, CO 80237
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,619–$3,607
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1959 Wewatta St, Denver, CO 80202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,922–$6,737
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1560 Boulder St, Denver, CO 80211
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,849–$3,433
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
10025 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,329–$3,395
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
8000 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$949–$1,605
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
8000 W Crestline Ave, Denver, CO 80123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,457–$3,402
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
651 W 42nd Ave, Denver, CO 80216
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,503–$3,261
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 11
12h ago
Verified
8000 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$949–$1,605
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1959 Wewatta St, Denver, CO 80202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,922–$6,737
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
8000 W Crestline Ave, Denver, CO 80123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,457–$3,402
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
651 W 42nd Ave, Denver, CO 80216
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,503–$3,261
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 11
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Frequently asked questions for Denver, CO
Quick answers to common questions about the Denver rental market.
How much is rent in Denver?
The average rent in Denver is $1,875 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Denver?
Average rent prices in Denver have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Denver rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Denver is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Denver?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Denver are Capitol Hill ($1,223/mo), Virginia Village ($1,380/mo), and Uptown ($1,629/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Denver?
To comfortably afford rent in Denver, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Denver?
December offers the best rental deals in Denver, with the lowest seasonal prices and reduced competition. August sees the highest rents, running approximately 6% higher than December rates.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Denver Metro Report
The Zumper Denver Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The Colorado one bedroom median rent was $1,395 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Broomfield ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,700.
- Castle Rock was the second priciest with rent at $1,670.
- Boulder placed third with rent at $1,660.
The Least Expensive
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Wheat Ridge had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 10.9%.
- Arvada saw rent drop 10.1%, making it second.
- Greeley was third with rent decreasing 9.6%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Littleton had the largest monthly rent price decline, falling 5.7%.
- Englewood was second with rent dipping 4.3%.
- Wheat Ridge saw rent decrease 3.9%, making it third.
About
The Zumper Denver Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
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Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.