Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
University, Denver, CO

Median rent

Median rent in University

$2,088/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in University is $2,088 per month as of June 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $138 more per month.

$2.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University, Denver, CO

Average rent prices in University have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,028, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in University run $1,998 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,433.

Listings

Studio

$1,391

9%

268%

1 bedroom

$1,828

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,635

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,772

5%

19%

4 bedroom

$3,600

17%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,391

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

268%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,828

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,635

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,772

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

20%

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$2,088
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,140
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University, Denver, CO is 2% lower than the median rent in Cory Merrill, Denver, CO.

Discover rentals in University, Denver, CO

Harvin Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

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Harvin Apartments

2101 E Harvard Ave, Denver, CO 80210

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

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

Apartment for rent

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2340 S Race St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University apartment for rent in Denver

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 8

2381s - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

2381s

2381 S Race St, Denver, CO 80210

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

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

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,088 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University?

Average rent prices in University have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does University rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $138 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 $84,000/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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