Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Littleton, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Littleton, CO rent slipped 4.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,994/month. Renters today are paying $93 less per month on average than last year despite a 2.9% month-over-month increase in rents.

  • Littleton runs 5.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the mid-tier range for metros with 109 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Littleton rent for about $1,040/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,288/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,000/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,995/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,550/month. Houses rent for a median of $3,158/month, while apartments sit lower at $1,781/month, reflecting the roughly equal inventory split between houses and apartments.

Median rent

Median rent in Littleton

$1,994/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Littleton is $1,994 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $94 more per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Littleton

109

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 3% 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 Littleton, CO

Rent prices in Littleton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Littleton is $1,781, whereas a house costs $3,157. 1-bedroom apartments in Littleton run $1,512 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,931.

Listings

Studio

$1,040

1%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,287

7%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,999

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,995

5%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,550

3%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,040

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,287

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

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$1,994
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Littleton, CO is 8% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.

Discover rentals in Littleton, CO

3690 W Latonka Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Littleton

1 bed

1 bath

$775

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

$1,175

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
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

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
5787 S Bannock St #10 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Littleton

5787 S Bannock St #10, Littleton, CO 80120

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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

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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 $1,994 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Littleton?

Average rent prices in Littleton have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Littleton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Littleton is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $94 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Littleton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Littleton are Historic Downtown Littleton ($1,495/mo), Chatfield Bluffs ($1,891/mo), and Southbridge ($2,100/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Littleton?

To comfortably afford rent in Littleton, 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 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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