Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Denver, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Denver, CO rent slipped 4.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,884/month. Renters today are paying $838 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,153/month in August 2024.
Compared to national trends
Denver sits 3.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 1,714 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Denver run around $1,330/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,549/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,195/month, with rents rising to $3,250/month for 4+ bedroom units. Houses have a median rent of $2,812/month compared to $1,749/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Washington Park rents fell 51.1% year over year to $2,000/month across 27 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide 4.6% drop, marking a significant local cooldown in an otherwise softer Denver market.
Median rent
Median rent in Denver
$1,884/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Denver is $1,884 per month as of May 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $66 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Denver
1,714
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Denver rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Denver, CO
Average rent prices in Denver have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,749, whereas a house costs $2,812. 1-bedroom apartments in Denver run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,175.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,330 |  16% | 168% | |
1 bedroom | $1,549 | 4% | 47% | |
2 bedroom | $2,195 | 3% | 25% | |
3 bedroom | $2,900 | 5% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,250 | 3% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Capitol Hill | $1,263 | |
Cheeseman Park | $1,350 | |
Five Points | $2,100 | |
Lodo | $2,372 | |
Speer | $1,695 | |
Sunny Side | $2,124 | |
Uptown | $2,688 | |
Virginia Village | $1,497 | |
West Colfax | $2,450 | |
Windsor | $1,775 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,749 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,812 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $795 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,330
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
168%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,549
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
47%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
25%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
Five Points
Average rent
$2,100
Uptown
Average rent
$2,688
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$1,263
Speer
Average rent
$1,695
Lodo
Average rent
$2,372
Sunny Side
Average rent
$2,124
Cheeseman Park
Average rent
$1,350
West Colfax
Average rent
$2,450
Windsor
Average rent
$1,775
Virginia Village
Average rent
$1,497
Apartments
Average rent
$1,749
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,812
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
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.
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
3%lower than the national median
8%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
$1,795
1%$1,750
5%$2,269
3%$2,514
1%$2,642
7%$1,637
3%$1,695
1%$1,895
3%$2,850
5%$2,359
5%$2,200
133%$1,795
9%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 | 8% higher |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 10% higher |
| Housing | 23% higher |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 11% lower |
Discover rentals in Denver, CO
2d ago
Westwood townhouse for rent in Denver
932 S Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80219
1 bed
1 bath
$550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Apr 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Denver
7943 York St, Denver, CO 80229
1 bed
1 bath
$550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available May 3
5d+ ago
Westwood house for rent in Denver
930 S Tennyson St #930, Denver, CO 80219
1 bed
1 bath
$600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Apr 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Denver
1 bed
1 bath
$610
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5h ago
Verified
1950 N Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203
Studio–3 beds
0–2 baths
$1,557–$4,699
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15m ago
Verified
200 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,405–$2,920
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
20h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$21,857
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
$1,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2101 Market St, Denver, CO 80205
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,687–$2,506
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
6h ago
Verified
1959 Wewatta St, Denver, CO 80202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,652–$11,347
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1560 Boulder St, Denver, CO 80211
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,074–$5,684
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
10025 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,351–$3,133
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
2d ago
Verified
8000 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2101 Market St, Denver, CO 80205
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,687–$2,506
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
651 W 42nd Ave, Denver, CO 80216
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$4,339
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available May 12
2d ago
Verified
8000 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2101 Market St, Denver, CO 80205
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,209–$2,506
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
6h ago
Verified
1959 Wewatta St, Denver, CO 80202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,652–$11,347
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1560 Boulder St, Denver, CO 80211
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,074–$5,684
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 $1,884 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Denver?
Average rent prices in Denver have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Denver rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Denver is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $66 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Denver?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Denver are Capitol Hill ($1,263/mo), Cheeseman Park ($1,350/mo), and Virginia Village ($1,497/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?
Denver's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,300 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across the city's diverse neighborhoods and property types.
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 $1,425 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Boulder ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,740.
- Westminster was the second priciest with rent at $1,650.
- Denver placed third with rent at $1,580.
The Least Expensive
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Lakewood had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 15.3%.
- Arvada saw rent drop 12.4%, making it second.
- Aurora was third with rent decreasing 10.9%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
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.