Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 23, 2026
Average rent in
Wheat Ridge, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on October 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Wheat Ridge, CO rent slipped 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters today are paying $162 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the 2025 peak of $1,750/month.
Compared to national trends
Wheat Ridge sits 15.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 96 total rentals providing a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Wheat Ridge are $1,382/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,150/month, and 2-bedrooms are $1,550/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,768/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,150/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Wheat Ridge
$1,600/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Wheat Ridge is $1,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wheat Ridge
96
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wheat Ridge rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wheat Ridge, CO
Average rent prices in Wheat Ridge have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased 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
Wheat Ridge, CO
Rent prices in Wheat Ridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wheat Ridge is $1,463, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Wheat Ridge run $1,172 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,492.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,382 | No Change |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | 6% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,767 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,150 | 1% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Appleridge Estates | $2,014 | |
Applewood Villages | $1,699 | |
Barths | $1,510 | |
Bel Aire | $1,762 | |
Fruitdale | $2,000 | |
Kipling | $1,635 | |
Lakeside | $1,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,463 | No Change | 2% | |
Condos | $1,777 | 5% | 6% | |
Houses | $2,850 | 2% | 4% | |
Rooms | $880 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,382
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,767
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
Barths
Average rent
$1,510
Bel Aire
Average rent
$1,762
Lakeside
Average rent
$1,895
Applewood Villages
Average rent
$1,699
Kipling
Average rent
$1,635
Fruitdale
Average rent
$2,000
Appleridge Estates
Average rent
$2,014
Apartments
Average rent
$1,463
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,777
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$880
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wheat Ridge, 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 Wheat Ridge, CO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wheat Ridge and Arvada by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wheat Ridge
16%lower than the national median
10%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wheat Ridge, CO is 6% lower than the median rent in Arvada, CO.
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10%$2,337
2%$2,310
11%$2,649
2%$2,800
6%$1,795
12%$2,719
3%$2,247
4%$1,923
5%$1,939
23%$2,719
3%$2,187
14%Discover rentals in Wheat Ridge, CO
1d ago
Applewood Villages apartment for rent in Wheat Ridge
3750 Owens St #A, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
2 beds
1 bath
$952
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 14
26m ago
Verified
6201 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,094–$2,813
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Barths apartment for rent in Wheat Ridge
6761 W 37th Pl #2, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
2 beds
1 bath
$1,108
Price dropped $80Fees 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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
1d ago
Applewood Villages apartment for rent in Wheat Ridge
3730 Owens St #C, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
10h ago
Barths townhouse for rent in Wheat Ridge
4 beds
4.5 baths
$4,900
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.House for rent
10h ago
Barths townhouse for rent in Wheat Ridge
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Bel Aire house for rent in Wheat Ridge
3 beds
3 baths
$3,916
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
Barths townhouse for rent in Wheat Ridge
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
Price dropped $100Fees 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.House for rent
1d ago
4531 Everett Ct, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
W 46th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$1,625
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2650 Chase St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
2 beds
1 bath
$1,515
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
5755 W 37th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80212
1 bed
1 bath
$1,120
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.Apartment for rent
26m ago
Verified
6201 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,094–$2,813
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3601 Parfet St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
4 beds
2 baths
$2,523–$2,664
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2660 Ingalls St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,350
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
6600 W 44th Pl, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
4531 Everett Ct, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
W 46th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$1,625
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
5755 W 37th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80212
1 bed
1 bath
$1,120
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.Apartment for rent
26m ago
Verified
6201 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,094–$2,813
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Wheat Ridge, CO
Quick answers to common questions about the Wheat Ridge rental market.
How much is rent in Wheat Ridge?
The average rent in Wheat Ridge is $1,600 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wheat Ridge?
Average rent prices in Wheat Ridge have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Wheat Ridge rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wheat Ridge is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Wheat Ridge?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Wheat Ridge are Barths ($1,510/mo), Kipling ($1,635/mo), and Applewood Villages ($1,699/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wheat Ridge?
To comfortably afford rent in Wheat Ridge, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Wheat Ridge?
November offers the lowest rents in Wheat Ridge, running about 9.5% below April's peak pricing. Late fall months like October and December also see less competition compared to the high-demand spring season.
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).