Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Golden, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Golden
$1,979/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Golden is $1,979 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $49 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Golden
40
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Golden rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Golden, CO
Average rent prices in Golden have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,765, whereas a house costs $2,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Golden run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,505 | 7% |  65% | |
1 bedroom | $1,720 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,766 | 1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | 4% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 4% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Canyon Point | $1,825 | |
Golden Gate Canyon | $1,950 | |
Lakota Hills | $2,019 | |
Mesa Meadows | $2,100 | |
Sixth Ave West Estates | $1,949 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,765 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 37% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,895 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,505
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
65%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,720
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,766
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
20%
Lakota Hills
Average rent
$2,019
Canyon Point
Average rent
$1,825
Golden Gate Canyon
Average rent
$1,950
Mesa Meadows
Average rent
$2,100
Sixth Ave West Estates
Average rent
$1,949
Apartments
Average rent
$1,765
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
37%
Houses
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
12%
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
3%higher than the national median
53%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Golden, CO is 33% lower than the median rent in Castle Pines, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,950
19%$3,150
5%$1,895
3%$2,845
3%$2,380
16%$2,007
18%$2,300
19%$2,410
10%$1,995
13%$2,045
9%$3,500
3%$1,830
4%Discover rentals in Golden, CO
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Golden
1300 Golden Cir #1, Golden, CO 80401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
17600 W 14th Ave, Golden, CO 80401
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Golden
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
$2,095
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Jul 10
2d ago
House for rent in Golden
512 Maple St #512, Golden, CO 80403
3 beds
1 bath
$2,425
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 3
3d ago
Lakota Hills condo for rent in Golden
3 beds
1.5 baths
$5,130
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Golden
620 11th St, Golden, CO 80401
2 beds
2 baths
$3,095
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Golden
2131 Bonvue Dr #B, Golden, CO 80401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,740
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 Sep 1
1h ago
303 Jackson Dr, Golden, CO 80403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,324–$5,229
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
1d ago
17600 W 14th Ave, Golden, CO 80401
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1910 Denver West Dr, Golden, CO 80401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,067–$2,597
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
$1,815
$1,700
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
1h ago
303 Jackson Dr, Golden, CO 80403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,324–$5,229
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
18h ago
Verified
1910 Denver West Dr, Golden, CO 80401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,067–$2,597
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
17600 W 14th Ave, Golden, CO 80401
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Lakota Hills condo for rent in Golden
3 beds
1.5 baths
$5,130
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Golden
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
17600 W 14th Ave, Golden, CO 80401
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1910 Denver West Dr, Golden, CO 80401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,067–$2,597
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
$1,815
$1,700
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
1h ago
303 Jackson Dr, Golden, CO 80403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,324–$5,229
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
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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 $1,979 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Golden?
Average rent prices in Golden have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Golden rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Golden is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $49 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Golden?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Golden are Canyon Point ($1,825/mo), Sixth Ave West Estates ($1,949/mo), and Golden Gate Canyon ($1,950/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Golden?
To comfortably afford rent in Golden, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Golden?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Golden average around $1,830/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,930/month. Both bedroom types are running a little softer than last year, with one-bedrooms down 5.5% and two-bedrooms down 3.6% year over year.
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).