Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
University of Colorado Denver, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Denver

$2,297/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Denver is $2,297 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $347 more per month.

$2.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Denver

73

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Denver rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Colorado Denver, CO

Average rent prices in Denver have increased by 6% 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 University of Colorado Denver, CO

Rent prices in Denver vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Denver is $2,245, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Denver run $2,028 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,809.

Listings

Studio

$1,558

-

6%

1 bedroom

$2,028

-

13%

2 bedroom

$2,733

-

10%

3 bedroom

$5,450

-

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,558

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,028

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,733

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,450

Last year

23%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Colorado 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 University of Colorado Denver, CO

2455 Bryant St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jefferson Park apartment for rent in Denver

2 beds

1 bath

$1,555

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

5d+ ago

Central Business District apartment for rent in Denver

1801 Arapahoe St #206, Denver, CO 80202

2 beds

1 bath

$1,669

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 7

601 W 11th Ave #111 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lincoln Park apartment for rent in Denver

601 W 11th Ave #111, Denver, CO 80204

2 beds

2 baths

$1,710

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

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Sun Valley apartment for rent in Denver

Welcome to the forefront.

2506 W Colfax Ave #B1, Denver, CO 80204

2 beds

2 baths

$1,755

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 7

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Frequently asked questions for University of Colorado Denver, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Denver rental market.

How much is rent in Denver?

The average rent in Denver is $2,297 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Denver?

Average rent prices in Denver have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Denver rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Denver is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $347 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Denver?

To comfortably afford rent in Denver, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/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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