Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Golden, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Golden
$1,795/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Golden is $1,795 per month as of October 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $105 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Golden
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 5% over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,647, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Golden run $1,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,647.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,513 | 6% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,405 | 7% | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $1,764 | 10% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $2,995 | 6% |  14% | |
4 bedroom | $3,750 | 6% | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Canyon Point | $1,600 | |
Golden Gate Canyon | $1,700 | |
Lakota Hills | $1,700 | |
Mesa Meadows | $1,764 | |
Sixth Ave West Estates | $1,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,647 | 10% | 17% | |
Condos | $1,842 | 13% | 12% | |
Houses | $3,150 | 6% | 26% | |
Rooms | $880 | 35% | 10% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,513
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,405
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,764
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
21%
Lakota Hills
Average rent
$1,700
Golden Gate Canyon
Average rent
$1,700
Sixth Ave West Estates
Average rent
$1,750
Canyon Point
Average rent
$1,600
Mesa Meadows
Average rent
$1,764
Apartments
Average rent
$1,647
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
17%
Condos
Average rent
$1,842
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
12%
Houses
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
26%
Rooms
Average rent
$880
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
10%
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
6%lower than the national median
58%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Golden, CO is 40% lower than the median rent in Castle Pines, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,000
10%$3,000
$1,710
1%$2,770
7%$2,388
18%$2,195
2%$2,272
3%$2,261
7%$2,300
25%$1,966
23%$3,450
17%$1,600
6%Discover rentals in Golden, CO
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Golden
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Golden
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Golden
403 23rd St #3, Golden, CO 80401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Golden
1001 19th St #1, Golden, CO 80401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,518
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 20
1d ago
Verified
1910 Denver West Dr, Golden, CO 80401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,867–$2,767
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
615 Water St, Golden, CO 80401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$2,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lakota Hills apartment for rent in Golden
611 Somerset Dr, Golden, CO 80401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Price dropped $400Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Golden
1250 Golden Cir, Golden, CO 80401
Studio
0 baths
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 23
17h ago
17600 W 14th Ave, Golden, CO 80401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1910 Denver West Dr, Golden, CO 80401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,867–$2,767
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
17250 W Colfax Ave, Golden, CO 80401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,799
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Golden
1001 19th St #3, Golden, CO 80401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,243
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
1d ago
Verified
1910 Denver West Dr, Golden, CO 80401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,867–$2,767
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17h ago
17600 W 14th Ave, Golden, CO 80401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Golden
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Golden
1001 19th St #3, Golden, CO 80401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,243
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Golden
1001 19th St #3, Golden, CO 80401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,243
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
1d ago
303 Jackson Dr, Golden, CO 80403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,124–$6,189
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
300 N Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80403
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 8
5d+ ago
152 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80403
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,795 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Golden?
Average rent prices in Golden have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Golden rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Golden is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Golden?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Golden are Canyon Point ($1,600/mo), Lakota Hills ($1,700/mo), and Golden Gate Canyon ($1,700/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Golden?
To comfortably afford rent in Golden, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Golden?
December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Golden, with both the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition among renters. April sees the highest rent with roughly 9% difference between peak and off-peak months, so timing your search for December could result in meaningful savings.
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).