Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Federal Heights, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Federal Heights

$1,749/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Federal Heights is $1,749 per month as of May 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Federal Heights

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Federal Heights rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Federal Heights, CO

Average rent prices in Federal Heights have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $1,576, whereas a house costs $2,076. 1-bedroom apartments in Federal Heights run $1,378 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,720.

Listings

Studio

$999

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,162

11%

23%

2 bedroom

$1,722

3%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,203

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,875

No Change

15%

Studio

Average rent

$999

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,162

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,722

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,203

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last year

15%

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$1,749
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,222
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Federal Heights, CO is 21% lower than the median rent in Brighton, CO.

Discover rentals in Federal Heights, CO

Fontaine Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Fontaine Apartments

9151 Fontaine St, Federal Heights, CO 80260

2 beds

1 bath

$1,318

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

Mobile Home, Mobile/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

10251 N Zuni St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Federal Heights

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

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

Apartment for rent

10251 N Zuni St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Federal Heights

2 beds

2 baths

$1,695

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

Apartment 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 $1,749 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Federal Heights?

Average rent prices in Federal Heights have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Federal Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Federal Heights is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Federal Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/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?

Federal Heights has a relatively small rental market, with an average of 22 listings available per month. The selection may be limited, so it's advisable to start your search early and keep an eye on listings regularly.

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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