Last updated on October 11, 2026

Average rent in
Westminster, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Westminster rent stands today

    Westminster, CO rent rose 12.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters face a slight 0.6% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in September 2026.

  • Westminster runs 15.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 114 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Westminster stand at $8,174/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,692/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,896/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,690 and $3,030/month respectively. Houses rent for a median of $2,675/month while apartments are at $1,894/month, reflecting the city's inventory split between houses and apartments.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    North Central Westminster saw rents climb 40.3% year over year to $2,937/month across 22 rentals, contrasting with South Westminster and East Central Westminster where rents fell 17.5% and 18.9% respectively.

Median rent

Median rent in Westminster

$2,200/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westminster is $2,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$1.90

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westminster

114

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westminster rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $1,894, whereas a house costs $2,675. 1-bedroom apartments in Westminster run $1,747 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,939.

Listings

Studio

$8,173

3%

1147%

1 bedroom

$1,692

5%

296%

2 bedroom

$1,896

3%

313%

3 bedroom

$2,689

3%

103%

4 bedroom

$3,030

3%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$8,173

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1147%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,692

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

296%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,896

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

313%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,689

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

103%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,030

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

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$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,728
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Westminster, CO is 27% 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

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.
7739 Raleigh St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Westminster house for rent in Westminster

1 bed

1 bath

$725

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.
The Atrium - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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The Atrium

6980 Stuart St, Westminster, CO 80030

1 bed

1 bath

$795–$875

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.

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2900 Eliot Cir #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Westminster apartment for rent in Westminster

2 beds

1 bath

$985

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $2,200 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westminster?

Average rent prices in Westminster have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Westminster rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westminster is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Westminster?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Westminster are South Westminster ($1,279/mo), East Central Westminster ($1,650/mo), and South Central Westminster ($1,950/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Westminster?

To comfortably afford rent in Westminster, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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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