Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Denver West, Lakewood, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Denver West

$2,004/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Denver West is $2,004 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $59 more per month.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Denver West

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Denver West rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 Denver West, Lakewood, CO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Denver West, Lakewood, CO

Average rent prices in Denver West have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 Denver West, Lakewood, CO

Rent prices in Denver West vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Denver West is $1,795, whereas a house costs $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Denver West run $1,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,364.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

19%

2 bedroom

$1,865

No Change

27%

3 bedroom

$2,900

-

-

4 bedroom

$2,995

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,865

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

The table above reflects average rent prices in Denver West, Lakewood, 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 Denver West, Lakewood, CO compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Denver West and Ashwood by all bedroom counts and property types.

Denver West

Median rent price$2,004
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,052
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Denver West, Lakewood, CO is 2% lower than the median rent in Ashwood, Applewood, CO.

Discover rentals in Denver West, Lakewood, CO

1855 Denver West Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Denver West apartment for rent in Lakewood

1855 Denver West Ct, Lakewood, CO 80401

2 beds

2 baths

$4,364

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Denver West, Lakewood, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Denver West rental market.

How much is rent in Denver West?

The average rent in Denver West is $2,004 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Denver West?

Average rent prices in Denver West have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Denver West rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Denver West is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $59 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Denver West?

To comfortably afford rent in Denver West, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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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