Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Federal Heights, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Federal Heights

$1,945/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Federal Heights is $1,945 per month as of July 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$2.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Federal Heights

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Federal Heights rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Federal Heights, CO

Average rent prices in Federal Heights have increased by 12% 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 Federal Heights, CO

Rent prices in Federal Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Federal Heights is $1,695, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Federal Heights run $1,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$995

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,195

2%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,682

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,995

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$995

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,682

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Federal Heights, 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 Federal Heights, CO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Federal Heights and Brighton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Federal Heights

Median rent price$1,945

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$2,275
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Federal Heights, CO is 15% lower than the median rent in Brighton, CO.

Discover rentals in Federal Heights, CO

Fontaine Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Fontaine Apartments

9151 Fontaine St, Federal Heights, CO 80260

2 beds

1 bath

$1,260

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

Apartment for rent

1801 W 92nd Ave #0010 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Federal Heights

MANUFACTURED - Federal Heights, CO

1801 W 92nd Ave #0010, Federal Heights, CO 80260

2 beds

2 baths

$1,549

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

Apartment for rent

1801 W 92nd Ave #0405 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Federal Heights

MANUFACTURED - Federal Heights, CO

1801 W 92nd Ave #0405, Federal Heights, CO 80260

3 beds

2 baths

$1,699

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

Apartment for rent

1801 W 92nd Ave #405 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

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Holiday Hills Village

1801 W 92nd Ave #405, Federal Heights, CO 80260

3 beds

2 baths

$1,699

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

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Federal Heights, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Federal Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Federal Heights?

The average rent in Federal Heights is $1,945 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Federal Heights?

Average rent prices in Federal Heights have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Federal Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Federal Heights is roughly the same as the national average.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Federal Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Federal Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Federal Heights?

Based on our current listings, Federal Heights welcomes pet owners with 67% of rental apartments accommodating pets. With about 24 listings available monthly, this works out to roughly 16 pet-friendly apartments each month.

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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