Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
CollegeAmerica Denver, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Wheat Ridge

$1,805/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wheat Ridge is $1,805 per month as of June 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $145 less per month.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wheat Ridge

2,075

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 CollegeAmerica Denver, CO

Average rent prices in Wheat Ridge have decreased by 1% 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 CollegeAmerica Denver, CO

Rent prices in Wheat Ridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wheat Ridge is $1,739, whereas a house costs $2,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Wheat Ridge run $1,576 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,174.

Listings

Studio

$1,385

-

277%

1 bedroom

$1,510

-

79%

2 bedroom

$2,149

-

47%

3 bedroom

$2,899

-

15%

4 bedroom

$3,495

-

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,385

Last year

277%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,510

Last year

79%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,149

Last year

47%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,899

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in CollegeAmerica Denver, 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 CollegeAmerica Denver, CO

3189 Wheeling St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Morris Heights house for rent in Aurora

3189 Wheeling St, Aurora, CO 80011

1 bed

1 bath

$700

$500

Price drop

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

House for rent

Available Jun 1

1228 S Lamar St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Lasley house for rent in Lakewood

Ming tao

1228 S Lamar St, Lakewood, CO 80232

4 beds

2 baths

$700

$600

Price drop

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

House for rent

Available Jun 15

2231 Federal Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sloan Lake house for rent in Denver

1 bed

1 bath

$600

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

House for rent

Available Apr 7

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.

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for CollegeAmerica Denver, 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 $1,805 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wheat Ridge?

Average rent prices in Wheat Ridge have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Wheat Ridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wheat Ridge is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $145 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 $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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