Average Rent in Denver, CO
99 apartment buildings, 1876 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily. 1 more available with Average Rent Pro
Avg Rent
$2,287/mo
market average
Cheapest
$964/mo
Uptown Square Apartment Homes
Properties
99
tracked daily
Units
1876
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 99 properties in Denver, CO.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Denver, CO Rent Prices
All 99 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Uptown Square Apartment Homes
1950 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203, USA
Cross Street Denver
1900 N Grant St Suite 510, Denver, CO 80203, USA
Welton Park Apartments
2300 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Residences at Capitol Heights
1350 N Grant St, Denver, CO 80203, USA
Civic Lofts
360 W 13th Ave, Denver, CO 80204, USA
The Economist
1578 N Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80218, USA
Smart City Locating Denver
1220 34th St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uptown Square Apartment Homes 1950 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203, USA | $964 | $1,564 | $1.90 | 2.9 (573) | 43 |
| 2 | Cross Street Denver 1900 N Grant St Suite 510, Denver, CO 80203, USA | $1,048 | $3,436 | $2.23 | 4.8 (59) | 38 |
| 3 | Welton Park Apartments 2300 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205, USA | $1,075 | $1,075 | $2.29 | 4.2 (212) | 1 |
| 4 | Residences at Capitol Heights 1350 N Grant St, Denver, CO 80203, USA | $1,095 | $1,346 | $1.59 | 3.5 (53) | 5 |
| 5 | Civic Lofts 360 W 13th Ave, Denver, CO 80204, USA | $1,110 | $1,587 | $2.86 | 3.4 (183) | 18 |
| 6 | The Economist 1578 N Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80218, USA | $1,123 | $1,170 | $4.02 | 4.5 (90) | 9 |
| 7 | Smart City Locating Denver 1220 34th St, Denver, CO 80205, USA | $1,144 | $1,359 | $1.87 | 5 (1832) | 9 |
Explore Each Property
Uptown Square Apartment Homes
2.9 (573)1950 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203, USA
Cross Street Denver
4.8 (59)1900 N Grant St Suite 510, Denver, CO 80203, USA
Welton Park Apartments
4.2 (212)2300 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Residences at Capitol Heights
3.5 (53)1350 N Grant St, Denver, CO 80203, USA
Civic Lofts
3.4 (183)360 W 13th Ave, Denver, CO 80204, USA
The Economist
4.5 (90)1578 N Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80218, USA
Denver, CO Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Denver, CO is $2,287 per month, based on 1876 units across 99 apartment communities. Prices range from $964 at Uptown Square Apartment Homes to $3,327 at The Pullman Luxury Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,650/mo | $964/mo | 391 |
| 1 Bed | $2,106/mo | $1,095/mo | 937 |
| 2 Bed | $2,947/mo | $1,048/mo | 494 |
| 3 Bed | $4,134/mo | $1,194/mo | 47 |
| 4 Bed | $3,278/mo | $2,131/mo | 5 |
| 5 Bed | $2,425/mo | $1,856/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Denver, CO, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Denver, CO averages $2,106/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,947/mo. At the local median household income of $91,681, that works out to 30% 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 29% 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
$91,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,287/mo.
Comfortable income
$110,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($964/mo), you need to earn at least $39,000/year.
Median household income in Denver, CO is $91,681 , about 16% 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) | $2,287 |
| Utilities | $628 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,497 |
| Healthcare | $730 |
| Other goods and services | $1,169 |
| Estimated total | $6,860/mo |
Population
713,734
Median household income
$91,681
Census median rent
$1,770/mo
Rent as % of income
29.0%
Median age
35.2
Mean commute
25 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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Colorado
How Denver, CO rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Denver, CO | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | $1,526 | -33% | 12 |
| Longmont, CO | $2,155 | -6% | 10 |
| Centennial, CO | $2,335 | +2% | 10 |
| Boulder, CO | $2,853 | +25% | 10 |
| Arvada, CO | $2,073 | -9% | 9 |
| Westminster, CO | $1,817 | -21% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Denver, CO?
The average rent in Denver, CO is $2,287 per month, based on 1876 units across 99 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Denver, CO?
The lowest available rent in Denver, CO starts at $964 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Denver, CO?
1-bedroom apartments in Denver, CO average $2,106/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,095/mo across 937 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Denver, CO?
2-bedroom apartments in Denver, CO average $2,947/mo. Units start from $1,048/mo across 494 units currently listed.
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