Last updated on July 13, 2026

Average rent in
Westminster, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Westminster rent stands today

    Westminster, CO rent rose 9.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,212/month. This increase continues the upward trend in rents across the city since the trough in September 2025, though the current median remains 2.8% below the peak of $2,259/month in February 2026.

  • Westminster runs 13.5% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier for renters seeking homes in the Denver metro area with 110 total rentals available. This positioning reflects a moderately competitive market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Westminster rent for about $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,625/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,960/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,225/month. These ranges show the spread of rents by unit size across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Houses command a median rent of $2,800/month in Westminster, while apartments rent for $1,992/month. The inventory is split with houses making up 46.1% and apartments 36.4% of total rentals, reflecting the diversity of housing options.

Median rent

Median rent in Westminster

$2,212/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westminster is $2,212 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $262 more per month.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westminster

110

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westminster rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 9% 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 $1,992, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Westminster run $1,690 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,999.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

3%

213%

1 bedroom

$1,625

10%

379%

2 bedroom

$1,960

10%

222%

3 bedroom

$2,800

4%

118%

4 bedroom

$3,225

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

213%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

379%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,960

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

222%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

118%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

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$2,212
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,702
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Westminster, CO is 30% 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

Convenient and safe private room

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

3d ago

South Westminster apartment for rent in Westminster

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

$1,125

Price drop

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

7159 Stuart St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Westminster condo for rent in Westminster

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

$1,195

Price drop

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

Condo for rent

Available May 29

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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 $2,212 per month as of July 11, 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 9% since last year.

How does Westminster rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westminster is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $262 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Westminster?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Westminster are South Westminster ($1,329/mo), South Central Westminster ($1,870/mo), and East Central Westminster ($1,960/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Westminster?

To comfortably afford rent in Westminster, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Arvada