Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 25, 2026

Average rent in
Denver, CO

Last updated on March 25, 2026

Last updated on March 25, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Denver, CO is $1,899. This is -1%, or $11, lower than the national average.

$1.98

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,899

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,620

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Denver, CO is $1,899. This is -1%, or $11, lower than the national average.

$1.98

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

31%
50%
11%
2%
6%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

50%
50%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.

Rent price trends in
Denver, CO

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Denver, CO have increased by 2% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Denver, CO

The monthly rent for an apartment in Denver, CO is $1,761. A 1-bedroom apartment in Denver, CO costs about $1,606 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,206. Houses for rent in Denver, CO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,766.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,570

14%

27%

2 bedroom

$2,227

12%

18%

3 bedroom

$2,800

5%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,200

1%

2%

Studio

$1,375

63%

89%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

63%

Last year

89%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,570

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,227

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

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.

Compare rent prices in Denver, CO to other cities

Median rent prices in Denver, CO for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arvada, CO.

Denver

Median rent price$1,899
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Denver, CO is 6% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Arvada

$1,795

Flat

Last year

Aurora

$1,709

decreased by2%

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Broomfield

$2,080

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Last year

Centennial

$2,559

increased by2%

Last year

Commerce City

$2,499

increased by3%

Last year

Englewood

$1,600

decreased by7%

Last year

Lakewood

$1,580

decreased by7%

Last year

Littleton

$1,879

increased by4%

Last year

Parker

$2,199

decreased by4%

Last year

Thornton

$1,950

Flat

Last year

Westminster

$2,070

increased by79%

Last year

Wheat Ridge

$1,795

increased by21%

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Cost of living in
Denver, CO

The overall cost of living in Denver, CO is 9% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

8% higher

Groceries

1% higher

Health

10% higher

Housing

23% higher

Transportation

5% lower

Utilities

11% lower

Apartments for rent in Arvada

Discover rentals in Denver, CO

1400 Xavier St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Colfax apartment for rent in Denver

1400 Xavier St, Denver, CO 80204

Studio

0 baths

$350

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 18

7943 York St #2-2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Denver

Bedroom 2 Rental

7943 York St #2-2, Denver, CO 80229

1 bed

1 bath

$650

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Apr 15

Affordable, Comfortable Room in a Clean, Quiet House with Roommates – Easy Living in Green Valley Ranch - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.2

Very good

1 bed

1 bath

$675–$1,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

7777 Umatilla St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Denver

1 bed

1 bath

$690

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 17

7618 Umatilla St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Denver

1 bed

1 bath

$695

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Mar 18

761 S Tejon St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Athmar Park apartment for rent in Denver

1BR/1.0BA

761 S Tejon St, Denver, CO 80223

1 bed

1 bath

$695

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

WILLOW STREET RESIDENCES LLLP - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

13h ago

7.4

Very good

WILLOW STREET RESIDENCES LLLP

1351 S Willow St, Denver, CO 80247

1–2 beds

1 bath

$698–$1,474

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

1351 Xenia St #1F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Colfax apartment for rent in Denver

1351 Xenia St #1F, Denver, CO 80220

Studio

1 bath

$799

$699

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 24