Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Littleton, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Littleton, CO rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,925/month. Renters are paying $32 less per month than last year, while month-over-month rent declined 2.2%.

  • Littleton runs 1.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it close to the national average with a modest inventory of 105 total rentals. This market offers a balanced option for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $995/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,274/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,971/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,862/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,500/month. The rental inventory is weighted toward 1- and 2-bedroom units, which together make up over 60% of listings.

Median rent

Median rent in Littleton

$1,925/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Littleton is $1,925 per month as of October 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $25 more per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Littleton

105

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Littleton rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Littleton, CO

Average rent prices in Littleton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Littleton, CO

Rent prices in Littleton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Littleton is $1,615, whereas a house costs $2,947. 1-bedroom apartments in Littleton run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,925.

Listings

Studio

$995

3%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,274

1%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,971

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,861

5%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,500

5%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,274

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,971

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,861

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Littleton, 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 Littleton, CO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Littleton and Arvada by all bedroom counts and property types.

Littleton

Median rent price$1,925
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,715
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Littleton, CO is 12% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.

Discover rentals in Littleton, CO

Ida Terrace Apartments-New - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

Ida Terrace Apartments-New

102 W Ida Ave, Littleton, CO 80120

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

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.
298 W Powers Ave #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Littleton

298 W Powers Ave #202, Littleton, CO 80120

2 beds

1 bath

$1,340

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.
LARA LEA APARTMENTS LLLP - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.6

Very good

LARA LEA APARTMENTS LLLP

5540 S Elati St, Littleton, CO 80120

2 beds

1 bath

$1,364–$1,499

Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
5339 S Elati St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Littleton

5339 S Elati St #4, Littleton, CO 80120

2 beds

1 bath

$1,440

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Littleton, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Littleton rental market.

How much is rent in Littleton?

The average rent in Littleton is $1,925 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Littleton?

Average rent prices in Littleton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Littleton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Littleton is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Littleton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Littleton are Historic Downtown Littleton ($1,313/mo), Chatfield Bluffs ($2,015/mo), and Southbridge ($2,035/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Littleton?

To comfortably afford rent in Littleton, you'd need to earn approximately $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Littleton?

December offers the best rental deals in Littleton, with rents running about 9% lower than the September peak season. November also sees less competition compared to the high-demand summer months of July and August.

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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