Last updated on August 27, 2026

Average rent in
Westminster, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Westminster rent stands today

    Westminster, CO rent rose 8.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,110/month. Renters today are paying $164 more per month on average than last year, with rent still 2.5% below the peak of $2,259/month in February 2026.

  • Westminster runs 9.6% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier of markets with 115 total rentals available for choice.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Westminster rent for about $1,565/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,650/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,891/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,697/month and 4+ bedrooms $3,082/month. Houses rent at a median of $2,695/month compared to $1,939/month for apartments, with houses making up 48.2% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    North Central Westminster saw rents climb 41.2% year over year to $2,929/month across 21 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 8.5% rise. Meanwhile, South Westminster rents fell 20.7% to $1,249/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends.

Median rent

Median rent in Westminster

$2,109/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westminster is $2,109 per month as of August 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $184 more per month.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westminster

115

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westminster 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 Westminster, CO

Average rent prices in Westminster have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Westminster, CO

Rent prices in Westminster vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Westminster is $1,939, whereas a house costs $2,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Westminster run $1,685 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,943.

Listings

Studio

$1,565

33%

347%

1 bedroom

$1,650

16%

292%

2 bedroom

$1,891

16%

295%

3 bedroom

$2,697

6%

89%

4 bedroom

$3,082

6%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,565

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

347%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

292%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,891

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

295%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,697

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

89%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,082

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Westminster, 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.

How does rent in Westminster, CO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Westminster and Arvada by all bedroom counts and property types.

Westminster

Median rent price$2,109
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Westminster, CO is 18% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.

Cost of living in Westminster, CO

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services2% lower
Groceries4% higher
Health8% higher
Housing5% higher
Transportation9% higher
Utilities10% lower

Discover rentals in Westminster, CO

8240 Tennyson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Westminster house for rent in Westminster

Private room in a great location

8240 Tennyson St, Westminster, CO 80031

1 bed

4 baths

$600

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

House for rent

Available May 23

7739 Raleigh St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Westminster house for rent in Westminster

1 bed

1 bath

$725

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

House for rent

Available Apr 7

2900 Eliot Cir #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Westminster apartment for rent in Westminster

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 3

7100 Stuart Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

7100 Stuart Street

7100 Stuart St, Westminster, CO 80030

2 beds

1 bath

$1,105

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

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Westminster, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Westminster rental market.

How much is rent in Westminster?

The average rent in Westminster is $2,109 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westminster?

Average rent prices in Westminster have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Westminster rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westminster is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $184 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Westminster?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Westminster are South Westminster ($1,249/mo), South Central Westminster ($1,832/mo), and North Westminster ($1,895/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Westminster?

To comfortably afford rent in Westminster, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Westminster?

December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Westminster, with the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition from other renters. June sees the highest rents, with roughly a 4.3% difference between peak and off-peak months.

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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