Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Average rent in
Denver, CO

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Denver, CO is $1,850. This is -3%, or $50, lower than the national average.

$1.90

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,850

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,647

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Denver, CO is $1,850. This is -3%, or $50, lower than the national average.

$1.90

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
29%
32%
22%
14%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,750. A 1-bedroom apartment in Denver, CO costs about $1,618 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,200. Houses for rent in Denver, CO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,710.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,585

6%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,200

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,750

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,108

2%

1%

Studio

$1,315

3%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,315

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,585

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,108

Last 30 days

2%

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$1,850
decreased by3%

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 3% 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

increased by1%

Last year

Aurora

$1,700

decreased by6%

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Broomfield

$2,018

decreased by7%

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Centennial

$2,400

decreased by9%

Last year

Commerce City

$2,595

increased by8%

Last year

Englewood

$1,595

decreased by12%

Last year

Lakewood

$1,580

decreased by8%

Last year

Littleton

$1,749

increased by1%

Last year

Parker

$2,309

decreased by4%

Last year

Thornton

$1,823

decreased by5%

Last year

Westminster

$2,125

increased by56%

Last year

Wheat Ridge

$1,582

decreased by2%

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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

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1400 Xavier St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Colfax condo 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.

Condo for rent

Available Sep 18

4945 Meade St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Regis apartment for rent in Denver

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Studio

0 baths

$500

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

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Available Jan 19

7777 Umatilla St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

0 baths

$560

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

7777 Umatilla St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Denver

1 bed

0 baths

$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

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

7777 Umatilla St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Denver

1 bed

0 baths

$650

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

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

1d ago

7.2

Very good

1 bed

1 bath

$675–$1,000

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Atlantis Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Atlantis Apartments

420 W Cedar Ave, Denver, CO 80223

1–2 beds

1 bath

$788–$1,891

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

Apartment for rent