Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Average rent in
Denver, CO

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Denver, CO is $1,973. This is about the same as the national average.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,973

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,813

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Denver, CO is $1,973. This is about the same as the national average.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

27%
57%
13%
2%
1%
$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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,790. A 1-bedroom apartment in Denver, CO costs about $1,679 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,225. Houses for rent in Denver, CO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,650

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,245

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$2,900

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,400

No Change

1%

Studio

$1,353

1%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,353

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,245

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

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.

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$1,973

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,945
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Denver, CO is 1% 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

$1,945

Flat

Last year

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$1,862

decreased by2%

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$2,235

increased by2%

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$2,797

decreased by2%

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Commerce City

$2,650

increased by5%

Last year

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$1,895

Flat

Last year

Lakewood

$1,675

decreased by6%

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$2,090

decreased by3%

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$2,847

increased by9%

Last year

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$2,177

Flat

Last year

Westminster

$1,970

decreased by1%

Last year

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$1,590

decreased by9%

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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

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Very good

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482 W 80th Ave, Denver, CO 80221

1 bed

1 bath

$795–$965

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8.8

Very good

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1736 N Washington St, Denver, CO 80203

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$800–$1,800

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1d ago

8

Very good

Morrison Apartments

4545 Morrison Rd, Denver, CO 80219

1 bed

1 bath

$822

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5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

Newton St. Triplex

1412 Newton St, Denver, CO 80204

2 beds

1 bath

$829

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1d ago

8

Very good

1–2 beds

1 bath

$852–$999

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