Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Golden, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Golden
$2,114/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Golden is $2,114 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $164 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Golden
45
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Golden rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Golden, CO
Average rent prices in Golden have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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
Golden, CO
Rent prices in Golden vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Golden is $1,847, whereas a house costs $3,590. 1-bedroom apartments in Golden run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,530 | 23% | 80% | |
1 bedroom | $1,712 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 |  3% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,650 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,450 | No Change | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Canyon Point | $2,200 | |
Golden Gate Canyon | $2,495 | |
Lakota Hills | $2,172 | |
Mesa Meadows | $2,373 | |
Sixth Ave West Estates | $1,927 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,847 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,590 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,530
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
80%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,712
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
Lakota Hills
Average rent
$2,172
Sixth Ave West Estates
Average rent
$1,927
Canyon Point
Average rent
$2,200
Golden Gate Canyon
Average rent
$2,495
Mesa Meadows
Average rent
$2,373
Apartments
Average rent
$1,847
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,590
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Golden, 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 Golden, CO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Golden and Castle Pines by all bedroom counts and property types.
Golden
8%higher than the national median
49%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Golden, CO is 27% lower than the median rent in Castle Pines, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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26%$3,625
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5%$2,755
3%$2,059
18%$2,163
17%$2,343
21%$2,174
6%$1,875
12%$2,013
4%$3,450
44%$1,972
13%Discover rentals in Golden, CO
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Golden
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
17600 W 14th Ave, Golden, CO 80401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$2,265
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Golden
306 Washington Ave #306-2, Golden, CO 80403
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
23h ago
919 3rd St Apt 2, Golden, CO 80403
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sixth Ave West Estates house for rent in Golden
4 beds
3 baths
$5,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
687 Crescent Lake Rd #NA, Golden, CO 80403
3 beds
4 baths
$3,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Golden
15416 W 49th Dr, Golden, CO 80403
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 12
2d ago
303 Jackson Dr, Golden, CO 80403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,405–$5,422
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
17600 W 14th Ave, Golden, CO 80401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$2,265
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1910 Denver West Dr, Golden, CO 80401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,097–$2,747
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
430 Somerset Dr, Golden, CO 80401
3 beds
2 baths
$3,175
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Golden
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
$1,875
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
687 Crescent Lake Rd #NA, Golden, CO 80403
3 beds
4 baths
$3,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jun 15
2d ago
Verified
1910 Denver West Dr, Golden, CO 80401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,097–$2,747
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
611 1st St, Golden, CO 80403
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Golden
1350 Golden Cir, Golden, CO 80401
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
17600 W 14th Ave, Golden, CO 80401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$2,265
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Golden
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
$1,875
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
2h ago
1020 8th St, Golden, CO 80401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Golden
1109 N Jackson St, Golden, CO 80403
2 beds
1 bath
$1,875
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
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Frequently asked questions for Golden, CO
Quick answers to common questions about the Golden rental market.
How much is rent in Golden?
The average rent in Golden is $2,114 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Golden?
Average rent prices in Golden have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Golden rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Golden is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $164 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Golden?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Golden are Sixth Ave West Estates ($1,927/mo), Lakota Hills ($2,172/mo), and Canyon Point ($2,200/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Golden?
To comfortably afford rent in Golden, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Golden?
Golden's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,000 monthly. These figures represent current market conditions following recent price adjustments in the local rental market.
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).