Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Lyons, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Lyons

$1,790/mo

decreased by51%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lyons is $1,790 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $155 less per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lyons

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lyons rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%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 Lyons, CO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Lyons, CO

Average rent prices in Lyons have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 51% 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 Lyons, CO

Rent prices in Lyons vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lyons is $1,745, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Lyons run $1,580 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,547

51%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

22%

3 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

22%

4 bedroom

$3,550

23%

34%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,547

Last 30 days

51%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

34%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lyons and Central City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lyons

Median rent price$1,790
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lyons, CO is 25% lower than the median rent in Central City, CO.

Discover rentals in Lyons, CO

427 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lyons

River Cliff Cottages - 427

427, Lyons, CO 80540

2 beds

2.5 baths

$3,200

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 6

2052 Apple Valley Rd #SIDE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lyons

Utilites included!! - apartment for community-minded people

2052 Apple Valley Rd #SIDE, Lyons, CO 80540

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

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

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

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Frequently asked questions for Lyons, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Lyons rental market.

How much is rent in Lyons?

The average rent in Lyons is $1,790 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lyons?

Average rent prices in Lyons have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 51% since last year.

How does Lyons rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lyons is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $155 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lyons?

To comfortably afford rent in Lyons, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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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