Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
Denver, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Denver
$1,867/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Denver is $1,867 per month as of September 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $33 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Denver
1,845
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Denver rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Denver, CO
Average rent prices in Denver have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,655, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Denver run $1,560 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,041.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,222 | 37% |  38% | |
1 bedroom | $1,509 | 9% | 35% | |
2 bedroom | $2,049 | 6% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $2,797 | 3% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,250 | No Change | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Capitol Hill | $1,222 | |
Cole | $2,555 | |
Five Points | $2,194 | |
Lodo | $2,486 | |
Speer | $1,610 | |
Sunny Side | $2,010 | |
Uptown | $1,632 | |
Virginia Village | $1,489 | |
West Colfax | $1,999 | |
Windsor | $1,580 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,655 | 13% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,750 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $805 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,222
Last 30 days
37%
Last year
38%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,509
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
35%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,049
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,797
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
Five Points
Average rent
$2,194
Speer
Average rent
$1,610
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$1,222
Lodo
Average rent
$2,486
Uptown
Average rent
$1,632
West Colfax
Average rent
$1,999
Sunny Side
Average rent
$2,010
Virginia Village
Average rent
$1,489
Cole
Average rent
$2,555
Windsor
Average rent
$1,580
Apartments
Average rent
$1,655
Last 30 days
13%
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$805
Last 30 days
10%
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
2%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Denver, CO is 5% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,775
5%$1,800
1%$2,319
5%$2,544
6%$2,790
2%$1,797
5%$1,693
1%$1,986
1%$2,797
1%$2,295
2%$2,187
257%$1,683
55%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
5d+ ago
Athmar Park apartment for rent in Denver
761 S Tejon St, Denver, CO 80223
1 bed
1 bath
$720
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Ruby Hill apartment for rent in Denver
1330 W Mississippi Ave #101, Denver, CO 80223
1 bed
1 bath
$729
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
3d ago
1065 S Quivas St, Denver, CO 80223
1–2 beds
1 bath
$732–$1,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Denver
1 bed
1 bath
$749
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
10h ago
Verified
200 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,480–$2,875
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7108 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,475–$4,190
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1959 Wewatta St, Denver, CO 80202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,733–$10,852
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8000 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$949–$1,530
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8000 W Crestline Ave, Denver, CO 80123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,546–$3,740
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
4500 S Monaco St, Denver, CO 80237
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,477–$2,601
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
4875 Dtc Blvd, Denver, CO 80237
Studio–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,997–$2,957
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1250 S Clermont St, Denver, CO 80246
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,029–$1,319
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
10700 E Dartmouth Ave, Denver, CO 80014
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,065–$2,444
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
10025 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,246–$3,313
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8000 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$949–$1,530
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8000 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$949–$1,530
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8000 W Crestline Ave, Denver, CO 80123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,546–$3,740
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
4500 S Monaco St, Denver, CO 80237
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,477–$2,601
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
4875 Dtc Blvd, Denver, CO 80237
1–2 beds
2–3 baths
Call for price
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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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 $1,867 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Denver?
Average rent prices in Denver have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Denver rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Denver is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $33 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Denver?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Denver are Capitol Hill ($1,222/mo), Virginia Village ($1,489/mo), and Windsor ($1,580/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 $1,416 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Castle Rock ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,730.
- Westminster was the second priciest with rent at $1,680.
- Boulder placed third with rent at $1,670.
The Least Expensive
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Brighton had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 18.1%.
- Longmont saw rent drop 13.1%, making it second.
- Arvada was third with rent decreasing 12.9%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Greeley & Longmont tied for the city with the largest monthly rent price decline, both falling 6%.
- Centennial was second with rent dipping 4.2%.
- Brighton 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.