Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Westminster, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Westminster, CO rent rose 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,115/month. This level is 4.8% below the recent peak in February 2026, showing rents have climbed modestly but remain under the peak from three months ago.

  • Westminster rents run 8.5% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing the city in a moderately higher price tier with a total rental inventory of 99 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Westminster rent for $1,536/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,634/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,916/month. Larger units command higher rents, with 3-bedrooms at $2,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,100/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    North Central Westminster saw rents rise 47.8% year over year to $3,148/month, contrasting with South Central Westminster where rents fell 23.9% to $1,750/month. This divergence shows localized shifts amid the city's overall rent increase.

Median rent

Median rent in Westminster

$2,115/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westminster is $2,115 per month as of May 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $165 more per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westminster

99

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,014, whereas a house costs $2,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Westminster run $1,705 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,015.

Listings

Studio

$1,536

22%

143%

1 bedroom

$1,633

13%

259%

2 bedroom

$1,916

13%

145%

3 bedroom

$2,800

6%

110%

4 bedroom

$3,100

4%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,536

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

143%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,633

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

259%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,916

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

145%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

110%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

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$2,115
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Westminster, CO is 14% 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 & Services4% lower
Groceries5% higher
Health343% higher
Housing3% higher
Transportation19% higher
Utilities13% lower

Discover rentals in Westminster, CO

8240 Tennyson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Westminster house for rent in Westminster

Convenient and safe private room

8240 Tennyson St, Westminster, CO 80031

1 bed

4 baths

$650

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

House for rent

Available May 23

7739 Raleigh St - Photo 1 of 1

7h 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

8031 Stuart St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Central Westminster house for rent in Westminster

1 bed

1 bath

$800

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

House for rent

Available Apr 7

9020 Osceola St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central Westminster condo for rent in Westminster

Beautiful Furnished Room for Rent in Remodeled Home

9020 Osceola St #1, Westminster, CO 80031

1 bed

1 bath

$850

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

Condo for rent

Available Jan 12

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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 $2,115 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westminster?

Average rent prices in Westminster have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Westminster rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westminster is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $165 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Westminster?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Westminster are South Westminster ($1,397/mo), South Central Westminster ($1,750/mo), and North Westminster ($1,890/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Westminster?

To comfortably afford rent in Westminster, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Westminster's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,100 monthly. These figures represent current market conditions following recent price adjustments in the local rental market.

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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