Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
University, Denver, CO

Median rent

Median rent in University

$2,204/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in University is $2,204 per month as of July 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $274 more per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in University, Denver, CO

Average rent prices in University have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 University, Denver, CO

Rent prices in University vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University is $2,063, whereas a house costs $3,147. 1-bedroom apartments in University run $1,998 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,433.

Listings

Studio

$1,621

1%

368%

1 bedroom

$1,893

5%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,097

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,750

13%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,300

3%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,621

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

368%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,893

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,097

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

25%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University, 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 University, Denver, CO compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in University and Cory Merrill by all bedroom counts and property types.

University

Median rent price$2,204
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,687
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University, Denver, CO is 31% higher than the median rent in Cory Merrill, Denver, CO.

Discover rentals in University, Denver, CO

2465 S Gaylord St #07 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

University apartment for rent in Denver

1 bed

1 bath

$995

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 15

2475 S Gaylord St #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University apartment for rent in Denver

1 bed

1 bath

$1,295

$995

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 20

2425 S Humboldt St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University condo for rent in Denver

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Condo for rent

Available Jul 8

Parklane Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

8

Very good

Parklane Apartments

2495 S Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80210

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,195–$1,525

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 28

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Frequently asked questions for University, Denver, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the University rental market.

How much is rent in University?

The average rent in University is $2,204 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University?

Average rent prices in University have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does University rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $274 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in University?

To comfortably afford rent in University, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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