Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Denver, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Denver, CO rent slipped 1.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,928/month. Renters today are paying $37 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as of August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Denver sits 0.2% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with 1,856 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Denver rent for about $1,330/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,525/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,150/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,886/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,400/month. The 2-bedroom median of $2,150/month reflects a common choice for many renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Valley Legacy saw rents fall by 66.5% year over year to $1,975/month, a steep decline compared to the citywide slip of 1.9%. Country Club and Hilltop also experienced large drops of 59.2% and 54.8%, respectively.
Median rent
Median rent in Denver
$1,928/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Denver is $1,928 per month as of August 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Denver
1,856
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 2% 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 $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Denver run $1,585 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,166.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,330 |  4% | 411% | |
1 bedroom | $1,525 | 2% | 108% | |
2 bedroom | $2,150 | 2% | 54% | |
3 bedroom | $2,886 | No Change | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $3,400 | 3% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Capitol Hill | $1,230 | |
Cheeseman Park | $1,305 | |
Five Points | $2,117 | |
Hale | $1,652 | |
Lodo | $2,375 | |
Speer | $1,543 | |
Sunny Side | $2,145 | |
Uptown | $2,880 | |
West Colfax | $1,911 | |
Windsor | $1,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,750 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,800 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $810 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,330
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
411%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
108%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
54%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,886
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
Five Points
Average rent
$2,117
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$1,230
Speer
Average rent
$1,543
Uptown
Average rent
$2,880
Lodo
Average rent
$2,375
Sunny Side
Average rent
$2,145
West Colfax
Average rent
$1,911
Cheeseman Park
Average rent
$1,305
Windsor
Average rent
$1,795
Hale
Average rent
$1,652
Apartments
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$810
Last 30 days
1%
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
Equal to the the national median
4%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
$1,840
7%$1,800
3%$2,527
8%$2,737
2%$2,800
3%$1,780
2%$1,726
1%$1,948
2%$2,800
2%$2,227
7%$2,219
208%$1,632
50%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 | 17% higher |
| Housing | 20% higher |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 13% lower |
Discover rentals in Denver, CO
5d+ ago
Westwood house for rent in Denver
930 S Tennyson St #930, Denver, CO 80219
1 bed
1 bath
$525
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Apr 7
5d+ ago
Sloan Lake house for rent in Denver
2231 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80211
1 bed
1 bath
$600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Apr 7
5d+ ago
Park Hill house for rent in Denver
3210 Kearney St, Denver, CO 80207
1 bed
1 bath
$700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Apr 7
5d+ ago
Westwood townhouse for rent in Denver
932 S Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80219
1 bed
1 bath
$715
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Apr 7
3h ago
Verified
200 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,465–$3,170
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
7108 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,505–$3,520
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
8h ago
Verified
1959 Wewatta St, Denver, CO 80202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,699–$10,674
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8000 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,680
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4500 S Monaco St, Denver, CO 80237
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,542–$2,810
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
3h ago
Verified
8000 W Crestline Ave, Denver, CO 80123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,453–$3,921
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
8h ago
Verified
1959 Wewatta St, Denver, CO 80202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,699–$10,674
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10700 E Dartmouth Ave, Denver, CO 80014
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,031–$2,836
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
1d ago
Verified
10025 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,214–$2,850
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
1d ago
Verified
8000 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,680
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8000 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,680
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4500 S Monaco St, Denver, CO 80237
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,542–$2,810
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
3h ago
Verified
8000 W Crestline Ave, Denver, CO 80123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,453–$3,921
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
8h ago
Verified
1959 Wewatta St, Denver, CO 80202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,699–$10,674
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 $1,928 per month as of August 8, 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 2% since last year.
How does Denver rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Denver is roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Denver?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Denver are Capitol Hill ($1,230/mo), Cheeseman Park ($1,305/mo), and Speer ($1,543/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Denver?
To comfortably afford rent in Denver, you'd need to earn approximately $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Denver?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Denver average around $1,650/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,270/month.
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 $1,432 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Castle Rock ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,740.
- Lafayette was the second priciest with rent at $1,720.
- Boulder placed third with rent at $1,690.
The Least Expensive
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Arvada had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 12.1%.
- Brighton saw rent drop 10.6%, making it second.
- Lakewood was third with rent decreasing 9.4%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Arvada had the largest monthly rent price decline, falling 6.1%.
- Lafayette was second with rent dipping 4.4%.
- Fort Collins saw rent decrease 4.3%, 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.