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Average Rent in Denver, CO

What is the average rent in Denver, CO?

The average listed apartment rent in Denver, CO is $2,057 per month, as of November 12, 2026. This sample includes 2,279 priced apartments in 107 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 5, 2026 through November 12, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

107 apartment buildings, 2279 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. 1 building guides have protected prices with Average Rent Pro

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Avg Rent

$2,057/mo

median $1,905

+1.9% vs last month

Cheapest

$860/mo

The Novelist Apartments

Properties

107

tracked daily

Units

2279

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 107 properties in Denver, CO.

Timeframe

Average rent trend, last 6 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$1,962
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Denver, CO $1,850$1,983$2,117$2,250 MayJunAugSepNov

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Average Rent by Property

Starting Price vs Average

Rent by Bedroom Count

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Denver, CO Rent Prices

All 107 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

#1 4.2 (42)

The Novelist Apartments

960 N Grant St, Denver, CO 80203, USA

From $860/mo
Avg $1,105 8 units
#2 3.3 (6)

60 Corona Apartments

60 Corona St, Denver, CO 80218, USA

From $940/mo
Avg $958 2 units
#3 4.8 (5)

70 Clarkson Apartments

70 N Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80218, USA

From $970/mo
Avg $970 1 units
#4 4.5 (90)

The Economist

1578 N Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80218, USA

From $970/mo
Avg $1,058 15 units
#5 5 (1)

50 Corona Apartments

50 Corona St, Denver, CO 80218, USA

From $1,020/mo
Avg $1,170 2 units
#6 5 (1)

222 Logan Street Apartments

222 Logan St, Denver, CO 80203, USA

From $1,025/mo
Avg $1,258 18 units
#7 3.9 (8)

1345 High Apartments

1345 High St, Denver, CO 80218, USA

From $1,046/mo as of Oct 13
Avg $1,046 1 units

Rent & Price History by Building

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The Novelist Apartments apartments in Denver, CO

The Novelist Apartments

4.2 (42)

960 N Grant St, Denver, CO 80203, USA

From $860/mo
8 units
60 Corona Apartments apartments in Denver, CO

60 Corona Apartments

3.3 (6)

60 Corona St, Denver, CO 80218, USA

From $940/mo
2 units
70 Clarkson Apartments apartments in Denver, CO

70 Clarkson Apartments

4.8 (5)

70 N Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80218, USA

From $970/mo
1 units
The Economist apartments in Denver, CO

The Economist

4.5 (90)

1578 N Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80218, USA

From $970/mo
15 units
50 Corona Apartments apartments in Denver, CO

50 Corona Apartments

5 (1)

50 Corona St, Denver, CO 80218, USA

From $1,020/mo
2 units
222 Logan Street Apartments apartments in Denver, CO

222 Logan Street Apartments

5 (1)

222 Logan St, Denver, CO 80203, USA

From $1,025/mo
18 units
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Denver, CO Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Denver, CO is $2,057 per month, based on 2279 units across 107 apartment communities. Prices range from $860 at The Novelist Apartments to $14,065 at The Confluence.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,554/mo $860/mo 465
1 Bed $1,961/mo $1,054/mo 1184
2 Bed $2,640/mo $1,296/mo 533
3 Bed $4,697/mo $1,350/mo 27

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Building Economics

How much do Denver, CO apartments earn?

The 44 buildings we can estimate generate about $15M in rental revenue per month ($186M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.

Building Est. Monthly Revenue Asking / Leased Est. Occupancy Units
1.NOVEL RiNo $976K/mo $2,186 / $2,470 82% 483
2.AMLI RiNo $888K/mo $2,184 / $2,552 89% 390
3.Modera Art Park $786K/mo 91% 417
4.Commons Park West $695K/mo 91% 350
5.AMLI Riverfront Green $662K/mo $2,757 / $2,372 92% 304
39 more estimated buildings $11M/mo

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.

Market Context

Who rents in Denver, CO, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Denver, CO averages $1,961/mo , with two-bedroom units averaging $2,640/mo. At the local median household income of $91,681, that works out to 27% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Denver, CO at $1,770/mo. The current tracked market average runs 16% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Denver, CO while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

Who employs renters in Denver

Demand in the Denver rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:

  • Lockheed Martin
  • United Airlines
  • DaVita
  • Western Union
  • VF Corporation
  • Arrow Electronics
  • Ball Corporation

Mean one-way commute in Denver, CO is 25 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Denver, CO?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$82,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,057/mo.

Comfortable income

$99,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($860/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.

Median household income in Denver, CO is $91,681 , about 7% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Denver, CO

Overall prices in Denver, 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 Denver, CO's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $2,057
Utilities $628
Groceries $549
Transportation $1,497
Healthcare $730
Other goods and services $1,169
Estimated total $6,630/mo

Population

713,734

Median household income

$91,681

Census median rent

$1,770/mo

Census rent burden

29.0%

Median age

35.2

Mean commute

25 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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.

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Nearby cities in Colorado

How Denver, CO rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Denver, CO 30-Day Change Properties
Longmont, CO $1,960 -5% +4.8% 25
Greeley, CO $1,489 -28% -- 19
Parker, CO $1,955 -5% -- 18
Castle Rock, CO $1,669 -19% -30.2% 14
Centennial, CO $2,751 +34% -- 13
Arvada, CO $2,136 +4% -- 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Denver, CO?

The average listed apartment rent in Denver, CO is $2,057 per month, as of November 12, 2026. This sample includes 2,279 priced apartments in 107 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What is the median rent in Denver, CO?

The median asking rent in Denver, CO is $1,905 per month, computed from 2279 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $2,057/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Denver, CO?

The lowest available rent in Denver, CO starts at $860 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Denver, CO?

1-bedroom apartments in Denver, CO average $1,961/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,054/mo across 1184 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Denver, CO?

2-bedroom apartments in Denver, CO average $2,640/mo. Units start from $1,296/mo across 533 units currently listed.

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