Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Colorado Denver, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Denver

$2,197/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Denver is $2,197 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $297 more per month.

$2.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Denver

80

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 5% 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 $2,216, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Denver run $1,964 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,854.

Listings

Studio

$1,423

-

9%

1 bedroom

$1,945

-

8%

2 bedroom

$2,802

-

17%

3 bedroom

$6,484

-

14%

4 bedroom

$3,150

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,423

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,945

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,802

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,484

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

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 #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jefferson Park apartment for rent in Denver

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
601 W 11th Ave #512 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Lincoln Park house for rent in Denver

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
1321 Elati St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Golden Triangle condo for rent in Denver

3 beds

1 bath

$2,350

$2,200

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
2443 N Clay St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jefferson Park house for rent in Denver

4 beds

3.5 baths

$3,154

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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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 $2,197 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Denver?

Average rent prices in Denver have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Denver rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Denver is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $297 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 $88,000/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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