Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
University of Colorado Denver, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Denver

$2,238/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Denver is $2,238 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $338 more per month.

$2.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Denver

83

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Denver rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in University of Colorado Denver, CO

Average rent prices in Denver have increased by 2% 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 $2,238, whereas a house costs $2,802. 1-bedroom apartments in Denver run $2,055 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,862.

Listings

Studio

$1,488

-

7%

1 bedroom

$2,035

-

5%

2 bedroom

$2,812

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,758

-

41%

4 bedroom

$2,802

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,488

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,035

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,812

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,758

Last year

41%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,802

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

2345 N CLAY ST - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.2

Very good

2345 N CLAY ST

2345 N Clay St, Denver, CO 80211

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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.
1321 Elati St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Golden Triangle condo for rent in Denver

3 beds

1 bath

$2,050

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.
2443 N Clay St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jefferson Park house for rent in Denver

4 beds

3.5 baths

$2,804

Price dropped $200Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information 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 $2,238 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Denver?

Average rent prices in Denver have increased by 2% 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 $338 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 $90,000/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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