Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
Federal Heights, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Federal Heights

$1,660/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Federal Heights is $1,660 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $240 less per month.

$2.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Federal Heights

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Federal Heights, CO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Federal Heights, CO

Average rent prices in Federal Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,433, whereas a house costs $2,422. 1-bedroom apartments in Federal Heights run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,084

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,100

2%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,599

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,450

8%

25%

4 bedroom

$2,985

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,084

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,985

Last 30 days

3%

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$1,660
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Federal Heights, CO is 31% lower than the median rent in Brighton, CO.

Discover rentals in Federal Heights, CO

9050 Elm Ct #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Federal Heights

2 beds

1 bath

$1,385

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1801 W 92nd Ave #0010 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Federal Heights

Manufactured In Park, Federal Heights, CO

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

2 beds

2 baths

$1,549

The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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 base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
10251 N Zuni St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Federal Heights

2 beds

2 baths

$1,625

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 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 $1,660 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Federal Heights?

Average rent prices in Federal Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Federal Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Federal Heights is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $240 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 $66,000/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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