Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
University, Denver, CO

Median rent

Median rent in University

$1,970/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in University is $1,970 per month as of September 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $70 more per month.

$1.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 decreased by 19% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,842, whereas a house costs $3,295. 1-bedroom apartments in University run $1,860 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,235.

Listings

Studio

$1,874

1%

472%

1 bedroom

$1,395

20%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,947

15%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,800

14%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,995

3%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,874

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

472%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,947

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

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$1,970
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University, Denver, CO is 21% lower than the median rent in Cory Merrill, Denver, CO.

Discover rentals in University, Denver, CO

Harvin Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Harvin Apartments

2101 E Harvard Ave, Denver, CO 80210

1–2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,175

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

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2485 S Gaylord St #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University apartment for rent in Denver

2485 S Gaylord St #10, Denver, CO 80210

2 beds

1 bath

$1,490

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
2146 E Columbia Pl #NA - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

University house for rent in Denver

2146 E Columbia Pl #NA, Denver, CO 80210

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
2343 S Race St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University apartment for rent in Denver

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

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

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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 $1,970 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University?

Average rent prices in University have decreased by 19% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does University rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $70 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 $79,000/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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