Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Golden, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Golden
$1,999/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Golden is $1,999 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $99 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Golden
35
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Golden rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Golden, CO
Average rent prices in Golden 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
Golden, CO
Rent prices in Golden vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Golden is $1,985, whereas a house costs $2,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Golden run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,720 |  44% | 111% | |
1 bedroom | $1,587 | 3% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,975 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,450 | 1% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $3,475 | 1% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Canyon Point | $1,895 | |
Golden Gate Canyon | $2,000 | |
Lakota Hills | $2,395 | |
Mesa Meadows | $2,129 | |
Sixth Ave West Estates | $1,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,985 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,909 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,497 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $650 | 12% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,720
Last 30 days
44%
Last year
111%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,587
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,475
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Lakota Hills
Average rent
$2,395
Mesa Meadows
Average rent
$2,129
Canyon Point
Average rent
$1,895
Golden Gate Canyon
Average rent
$2,000
Sixth Ave West Estates
Average rent
$1,695
Apartments
Average rent
$1,985
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,909
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$650
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
5%higher than the national median
47%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Golden, CO is 29% lower than the median rent in Castle Pines, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,800
22%$3,125
12%$1,749
3%$2,697
2%$1,989
21%$2,245
9%$2,320
14%$2,273
2%$2,287
1%$1,936
11%$3,322
1%$1,897
7%Discover rentals in Golden, CO
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Golden
403 23rd St #3, Golden, CO 80401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
14460 14460 - 14470 1/2 W 8th Ave., Golden, CO 80401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,720
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Golden
3 beds
2 baths
$1,920
$1,795
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
3d ago
House for rent in Golden
212 N Ford St, Golden, CO 80403
5 beds
2 baths
$2,395
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Golden
537 Canyon View Dr, Golden, CO 80403
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,394
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
6h ago
303 Jackson Dr, Golden, CO 80403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,069–$6,198
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
2d ago
Verified
1910 Denver West Dr, Golden, CO 80401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,137–$2,717
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
House for rent in Golden
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
2d ago
17600 W 14th Ave, Golden, CO 80401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,525–$1,800
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
$2,137–$2,717
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
17250 W Colfax Ave, Golden, CO 80401
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$1,999
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
6h ago
303 Jackson Dr, Golden, CO 80403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,069–$6,198
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
2d ago
Verified
1910 Denver West Dr, Golden, CO 80401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,137–$2,717
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Golden
3 beds
2 baths
$2,535
$2,435
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 Aug 7
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Golden
1907 Ford St #B, Golden, CO 80401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
$1,795
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
3d ago
House for rent in Golden
212 N Ford St, Golden, CO 80403
5 beds
2 baths
$2,395
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 4
2d ago
17600 W 14th Ave, Golden, CO 80401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,525–$1,800
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
$2,137–$2,717
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
303 Jackson Dr, Golden, CO 80403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,069–$6,198
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
Apartment for rent in Golden
1435 D St #1435, Golden, CO 80401
2 beds
2 baths
$1,764
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.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 $1,999 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Golden?
Average rent prices in Golden have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Golden rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Golden is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $99 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Golden?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Golden are Sixth Ave West Estates ($1,695/mo), Canyon Point ($1,895/mo), and Golden Gate Canyon ($2,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Golden?
To comfortably afford rent in Golden, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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).