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Average Rent in Commerce City, CO & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Commerce City, CO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,161/mo
▲ +9.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,545/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
86
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Commerce City, CO
38 listed units across 3 buildings in Commerce City, CO dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $48/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mica Rino | Unit 2BR-1300, 2BR-1300 | $3,044 | $2,649 | $395 |
| MAA Milepost 35 | Unit 23 | $3,173 | $3,023 | $150 |
| Mica Rino | Unit 2BR-1281, 2BR-1281 | $2,895 | $2,799 | $96 |
| Mica Rino | Unit 0BR-608, 0BR-608 | $1,675 | $1,595 | $80 |
| MAA Milepost 35 | Unit 15 | $2,008 | $1,953 | $55 |
| MAA Milepost 35 | Unit 20 | $2,628 | $2,573 | $55 |
| Mica Rino | Unit 0BR-633, 0BR-633 | $1,695 | $1,645 | $50 |
| Mica Rino | Unit 0BR-693, 0BR-693 | $1,725 | $1,675 | $50 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Commerce City, CO
Compare average rent across Commerce City, CO neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | $2,212 | ▼ $8 | $1,618 | 1 | 22 |
| Elyria-Swansea | $2,158 | ▲ $254 | $1,583 | 3 | 51 |
| Highland | $2,090 | ▲ $36 | $1,545 | 1 | 13 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Commerce City, CO?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Commerce City, CO is $2,161 per month across 5 apartment communities and 86 available units. Rents have increased $195 (9.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Lumina LoHi starting at $1,545/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,769/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,959/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,629/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,768/mo.
Prices range from $1,545 to $3,849 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 26 units are currently listed.
Commerce City, CO Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $1,971 | - | 5 |
| September 2026 | $2,259 | +$288 | 5 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Commerce City, CO
Rent Prices by Apartment in Commerce City, CO
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumina LoHi | $1,545/mo | $2,090/mo | 13 | 4 |
| Mica Rino | $1,583/mo | $2,220/mo | 15 | 4.7 |
| MAA Milepost 35 | $1,618/mo | $2,212/mo | 22 | 4.5 |
| Ironworks on Fox | $1,655/mo | $2,098/mo | 34 | 4.4 |
| Villas | $2,499/mo | $2,719/mo | 2 | 3.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Commerce City, CO
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$86,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,161/mo.
Comfortable income
$104,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,545/mo), you need to earn at least $62,000/year.
Median household income in Commerce City, CO is $106,756 , about 3% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Commerce City, CO
Overall prices in Commerce City, CO runs above the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 105.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Commerce City, CO's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,161 |
| Utilities | $628 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,497 |
| Healthcare | $730 |
| Other goods and services | $1,169 |
| Estimated total | $6,734/mo |
Population
64,640
Median household income
$106,756
Census median rent
$1,626/mo
Census rent burden
33.1%
Median age
33.9
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Commerce City, CO Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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