Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Buckley Air Force Base, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Watkins

$1,870/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Watkins is $1,870 per month as of October 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $29 less per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Watkins

1,414

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Watkins rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Buckley Air Force Base, CO

Average rent prices in Watkins have increased by 16% 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 Buckley Air Force Base, CO

Rent prices in Watkins vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Watkins is $1,540, whereas a house costs $2,733. 1-bedroom apartments in Watkins run $1,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,863.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

-

20%

1 bedroom

$1,295

-

9%

2 bedroom

$1,876

-

3%

3 bedroom

$2,650

-

6%

4 bedroom

$3,034

-

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,876

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,034

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Buckley Air Force Base, 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 Buckley Air Force Base, CO

Elm Grove Apartments – Studio & 1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Elm Grove Apartments – Studio & 1

11852 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80010

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$650–$740

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.
1478 S Moline St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Village East house for rent in Aurora

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Additional 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.
The Phenix At 4 Mile - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

The Phenix At 4 Mile

601 S Forest St, Denver, CO 80246

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$683–$1,515

Additional 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.
Amber Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Amber Apartments

1945 Peoria St, Aurora, CO 80010

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$695–$1,195

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 Buckley Air Force Base, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Watkins rental market.

How much is rent in Watkins?

The average rent in Watkins is $1,870 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Watkins?

Average rent prices in Watkins have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Watkins rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Watkins is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $29 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Watkins?

To comfortably afford rent in Watkins, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/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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