Last updated on October 27, 2026

Average rent in
University, Denver, CO

Median rent

Median rent in University

$1,832/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in University is $1,832 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $67 less per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $1,460, whereas a house costs $2,725. 1-bedroom apartments in University run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,768

5%

30%

1 bedroom

$1,272

22%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,674

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,575

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$3,147

9%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,768

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,272

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,674

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,147

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

16%

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$1,832
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,710
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University, Denver, CO is 7% higher than the median rent in Cory Merrill, Denver, CO.

Discover rentals in University, Denver, CO

2485 S Gaylord St #14 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University apartment for rent in Denver

2485 S Gaylord St #14, Denver, CO 80210

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

$1,350

Price dropped $185Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2431 S York St #B - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

University house for rent in Denver

2431 S York St- University of Denver Area

2431 S York St #B, Denver, CO 80210

3 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,832 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University?

Average rent prices in University have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does University rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $67 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in University?

To comfortably afford rent in University, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/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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