Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Wheat Ridge, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Wheat Ridge, CO rent rose 5.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,695/month. Renters are paying $485 more per month on average than last year, despite a slight 1.3% month-to-month decline this June.
Compared to national trends
Wheat Ridge sits 13.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 85 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Wheat Ridge run around $999/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,350/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,575/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,962 and $3,312/month respectively. Houses rent for a median of $2,995/month compared to $1,555/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers by property type.
Neighborhood spotlight
Applewood Villages saw rents fall 10.1% year over year to $1,799/month across 19 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 5.9% rise. Barths also cooled with a 6.5% decline to $1,398/month, showing localized softness amid broader growth.
Median rent
Median rent in Wheat Ridge
$1,695/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Wheat Ridge is $1,695 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $255 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wheat Ridge
85
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,555, whereas a house costs $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Wheat Ridge run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,575.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $999 | No Change | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | 17% | 75% | |
2 bedroom | $1,575 | 2% | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $2,962 |  1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,311 | 9% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Appleridge Estates | $2,245 | |
Applewood Villages | $1,798 | |
Barths | $1,397 | |
Bel Aire | $1,600 | |
Fruitdale | $1,555 | |
Kipling | $1,596 | |
Lakeside | $1,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,555 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,535 | 18% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,995 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $861 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
75%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,962
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,311
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
2%
Barths
Average rent
$1,397
Bel Aire
Average rent
$1,600
Appleridge Estates
Average rent
$2,245
Lakeside
Average rent
$1,895
Fruitdale
Average rent
$1,555
Applewood Villages
Average rent
$1,798
Kipling
Average rent
$1,596
Apartments
Average rent
$1,555
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,535
Last 30 days
18%
Houses
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$861
Last 30 days
1%
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
13%lower than the national median
6%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wheat Ridge, CO is 8% lower than the median rent in Arvada, CO.
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1%$1,855
1%$2,847
6%$2,094
153%Discover rentals in Wheat Ridge, CO
5d+ ago
Barths apartment for rent in Wheat Ridge
3673 Teller St Apt A #3673A, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
21h ago
Verified
6201 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,243–$5,099
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
5d+ ago
7750 W 39th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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 Dec 8
5d+ ago
Bel Aire apartment for rent in Wheat Ridge
7754 W 39th Ave #7754, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 8
21h ago
Verified
11901 Ridge Rd, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$5,129
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
5d+ ago
Bel Aire townhouse for rent in Wheat Ridge
4225 Yarrow St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Lakeside apartment for rent in Wheat Ridge
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 30
5d+ ago
7050 W 37th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350–$1,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
6201 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,243–$5,099
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
21h ago
Verified
11901 Ridge Rd, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$5,129
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
2d ago
3710 Upham St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
2 beds
1 bath
$1,305
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
3445 Wadsworth Blvd, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
2 beds
2 baths
$1,675
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4382 Chase St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80212
5 beds
3 baths
$3,760
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 7
4d ago
Verified
2660 Ingalls St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,220
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
6600 W 44th Pl, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
6201 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,243–$5,099
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
21h ago
Verified
6201 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,243–$5,099
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
21h ago
Verified
11901 Ridge Rd, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$5,129
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
2d ago
3710 Upham St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
2 beds
1 bath
$1,305
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2660 Ingalls St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
2 beds
1 bath
$1,220
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.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 $1,695 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wheat Ridge?
Average rent prices in Wheat Ridge have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Wheat Ridge rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wheat Ridge is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $255 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Wheat Ridge?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Wheat Ridge are Barths ($1,397/mo), Fruitdale ($1,555/mo), and Kipling ($1,596/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 $68,000/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?
Wheat Ridge 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,400 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $1,600 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.
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).