Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Art Institute of Colorado, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Wheat Ridge

$1,844/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wheat Ridge is $1,844 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $55 less per month.

$1.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wheat Ridge

1,817

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wheat Ridge 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+

Rent trends in Art Institute of Colorado, CO

Average rent prices in Wheat Ridge have decreased by 3% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Art Institute of Colorado, CO

Rent prices in Wheat Ridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wheat Ridge is $1,736, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Wheat Ridge run $1,615 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,041.

Listings

Studio

$1,346

-

54%

1 bedroom

$1,576

-

43%

2 bedroom

$2,050

-

17%

3 bedroom

$2,881

-

6%

4 bedroom

$3,255

-

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,346

Last year

54%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,576

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,881

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,255

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Art Institute of Colorado, 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.

Discover rentals in Art Institute of Colorado, CO

6520 Depew Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lamar Heights house for rent in Arvada

Private room in a great location

6520 Depew Ct, Arvada, CO 80003

1 bed

1 bath

$600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
1285 S Eaton Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lasley house for rent in Lakewood

Room for rent in active/outdoors activity home!

1285 S Eaton Ct, Lakewood, CO 80232

1 bed

1 bath

$600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
6129 Wolff St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Arvada

Private room near stores and light rail

6129 Wolff St, Arvada, CO 80003

1 bed

1 bath

$650

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
1563 N Washington St #209 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Uptown apartment for rent in Denver

Charming studio with great storage and light!

1563 N Washington St #209, Denver, CO 80203

Studio

1 bath

$689

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

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Frequently asked questions for Art Institute of Colorado, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Wheat Ridge rental market.

How much is rent in Wheat Ridge?

The average rent in Wheat Ridge is $1,844 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wheat Ridge?

Average rent prices in Wheat Ridge have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Wheat Ridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wheat Ridge is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $55 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wheat Ridge?

To comfortably afford rent in Wheat Ridge, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/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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