# Average Rent in Central & Rent Trends

> Average rent in Central is $2,118/mo as of November 2026. Studio $1,528, 1BR $1,959, 2BR $2,714. Daily price history for 613 units in 26 buildings.

Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80202/

Latest included observation: November 8, 2026

## What is the average rent in Central?

The average listed apartment rent in Central is $2,118 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 613 priced apartments in 26 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 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 26 apartment communities in Central, Denver, CO. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area [All Areas](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Central](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80202/?bedrooms=all)[Cheesman Park](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80218/?bedrooms=all)[Congress Park](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80206/?bedrooms=all)[Elyria-Swansea](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80216/?bedrooms=all)[Fort Logan](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80236/?bedrooms=all)[Highland](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80211/?bedrooms=all)[Lincoln Park](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80204/?bedrooms=all)[Molholm/Two Creeks](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80214/?bedrooms=all)[Northwest](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80212/?bedrooms=all)[South Denver](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80209/?bedrooms=all)[West Gate](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80227/?bedrooms=all)[Whittier](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80205/?bedrooms=all)

Denver [80112](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80112/?bedrooms=all)[80203](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80203/?bedrooms=all)

Beds [All Bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80202/?bedrooms=all) [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80202/?bedrooms=0)[1 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80202/?bedrooms=1)[2 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80202/?bedrooms=2)[3 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80202/?bedrooms=3)[4 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/trends/80202/?bedrooms=4)

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Market Average

$2,118/mo

Lowest Available

$1,142/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

26

tracked daily

Units Listed

613

available now

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See current options while we confirm new price comparisons. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.

## Central vs Denver, CO Average

Central is **more expensive than** the Denver, CO average by $60/mo (3%). The citywide average is $2,058/mo across all neighborhoods.

## Is Rent Going Up or Down in Central?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Central is $2,118 per month across 26 apartment communities and 613 available units.

The most affordable option is [2020 Lawrence Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/2020-lawrence-apartments-denver-co/) starting at $1,142/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,528/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,959/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,714/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $5,292/mo.

Prices range from $1,142 to $13,958 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 118 units are currently listed.

## Central Rent Price History

Timeframe

View as table

| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| March 2026 | $2,364 | - | 5 |
| April 2026 | $2,205 | -$159 | 14 |
| May 2026 | $2,217 | +$12 | 24 |
| June 2026 | $2,228 | +$11 | 25 |
| July 2026 | $2,227 | -$1 | 29 |
| August 2026 | $2,157 | -$70 | 29 |
| September 2026 | $2,092 | -$65 | 31 |
| October 2026 | $2,045 | -$47 | 31 |
| November 2026 | $1,994 | -$51 | 24 |

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 Central

Studio

$1,528

from $1,142 · 108 units

1 Bed

$1,959

from $1,200 · 335 units

2 Bed

$2,714

from $1,260 · 164 units

3 Bed

$5,292

from $3,446 · 6 units

## Rent Prices by Apartment in Central

| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [2020 Lawrence Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/2020-lawrence-apartments-denver-co/?neighborhood=Central) | $1,142/mo | $1,642/mo | 24 | 4.3 |
| [Mercer at Union Station](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/mercer-at-union-station-denver-co/?neighborhood=Central) | $1,184/mo | $1,431/mo | 25 | 4 |
| [Windsor 3000 Huron Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/windsor-3000-huron-apartments-denver-co/?neighborhood=Central) | $1,188/mo | $1,707/mo | 22 | 4.6 |
| [Residences at Capitol Heights](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/residences-at-capitol-heights-denver-co/?neighborhood=Central) | $1,200/mo | $1,541/mo | 16 | 3.5 |
| [The Casey Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/the-casey-apartments-denver-co/?neighborhood=Central) | $1,233/mo | $1,778/mo | 12 | 4.7 |
| [Skyhouse Denver Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/skyhouse-denver-apartments-denver-co/?neighborhood=Central) | $1,255/mo | $1,574/mo | 28 | 4 |
| [Griffis LoDo](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/griffis-lodo-denver-co/?neighborhood=Central) | $1,293/mo | $2,018/mo | 28 | 4.2 |

## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Central

### What is the average rent in Central?

The average listed apartment rent in Central is $2,118 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 613 priced apartments in 26 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What rent range can I find in Central?

The apartment listings we track in Central range from $1,142 to $13,958 per month, as of November 8, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

### Are rents going up or down in Central?

There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Central. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

### How much is a studio apartment in Central?

Studio apartments average $1,528 per month across 108 priced listings in Central. Listed rents range from $1,142 to $2,034 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Central?

1-bedroom apartments average $1,959 per month across 335 priced listings in Central. Listed rents range from $1,200 to $3,895 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Central?

2-bedroom apartments average $2,714 per month across 164 priced listings in Central. Listed rents range from $1,260 to $6,828 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Central?

3-bedroom apartments average $5,292 per month across 6 priced listings in Central. Listed rents range from $3,446 to $13,958 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Central?

The 1-bedroom average is $1,959 per month across 335 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $2,714 across 164 listings, $755 (38.5%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Central?

2020 Lawrence Apartments has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,142 per month. We track 24 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 8, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

### Which rent range has the most listings in Central?

The $1,600 to $1,800 monthly range has the most matching listings: 118 units, or 19.2% of the priced apartments we track in Central. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

### How many apartment listings do you track in Central?

We track 613 priced units at 26 apartment buildings, as of November 8, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

### How much rent history is available for Central?

We have recorded rent data on 219 days from March 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Central. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Central?

The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

### Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?

Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

### Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?

We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

### How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?

A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

### Does this page represent every rental in the market?

These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

### How fresh are the Central rent figures?

We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 8, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Central?

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

Minimum to afford average rent

$85,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,118/mo.

Comfortable income

$102,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,142/mo), you need to earn at least **$46,000/year**.

Median household income in Central is **$91,681** , about 10% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Explore Central Apartments

Browse all 26 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.

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## Cost of living in Central

Overall prices in Central 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 Central's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $2,118 |
| Utilities | $628 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,497 |
| Healthcare | $730 |
| Other goods and services | $1,169 |
| Estimated total | $6,691/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

[Colorado Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/state/colorado/rent-trends/): Compare rent across all Colorado cities

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[US-wide rent comparison](https://average-rent.com/research/median-rent-united-states/): See how Denver, CO rents stack up against the national median

## Google Search Trends for Central Apartments

Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.

### Search Interest Over Time

[Explore more on Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=apartments%20in%20Denver&geo=US&date=today%2012-m)

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-03-28 | 2,352 |
| 2026-03-29 | 2,358 |
| 2026-03-30 | 2,372 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2,373 |
| 2026-04-01 | 2,371 |
| 2026-04-02 | 2,356 |
| 2026-04-03 | 2,359 |
| 2026-04-04 | 2,345 |
| 2026-04-05 | 2,357 |
| 2026-04-06 | 2,357 |
| 2026-04-07 | 2,375 |
| 2026-04-09 | 2,261 |
| 2026-04-15 | 2,142 |
| 2026-04-16 | 2,148 |
| 2026-04-17 | 2,065 |
| 2026-04-18 | 2,125 |
| 2026-04-19 | 2,061 |
| 2026-04-20 | 2,048 |
| 2026-04-21 | 2,053 |
| 2026-04-22 | 2,098 |
| 2026-04-23 | 2,091 |
| 2026-04-24 | 2,087 |
| 2026-04-25 | 2,094 |
| 2026-04-26 | 2,168 |
| 2026-04-27 | 2,105 |
| 2026-04-28 | 2,127 |
| 2026-04-29 | 2,529 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2,192 |
| 2026-05-01 | 2,159 |
| 2026-05-02 | 2,360 |
| 2026-05-03 | 2,332 |
| 2026-05-04 | 2,294 |
| 2026-05-05 | 2,311 |
| 2026-05-06 | 2,336 |
| 2026-05-07 | 2,141 |
| 2026-05-08 | 2,329 |
| 2026-05-09 | 2,328 |
| 2026-05-10 | 2,172 |
| 2026-05-11 | 2,173 |
| 2026-05-12 | 2,155 |
| 2026-05-13 | 2,207 |
| 2026-05-14 | 2,185 |
| 2026-05-15 | 2,177 |
| 2026-05-16 | 2,160 |
| 2026-05-17 | 2,165 |
| 2026-05-18 | 2,171 |
| 2026-05-19 | 2,162 |
| 2026-05-20 | 2,184 |
| 2026-05-21 | 2,192 |
| 2026-05-22 | 2,170 |
| 2026-05-23 | 2,187 |
| 2026-05-24 | 2,203 |
| 2026-05-25 | 2,195 |
| 2026-05-26 | 2,252 |
| 2026-05-27 | 2,219 |
| 2026-05-28 | 2,187 |
| 2026-05-29 | 2,210 |
| 2026-05-30 | 2,218 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2,200 |
| 2026-06-01 | 2,225 |
| 2026-06-02 | 2,247 |
| 2026-06-03 | 2,222 |
| 2026-06-04 | 2,219 |
| 2026-06-05 | 2,232 |
| 2026-06-06 | 2,208 |
| 2026-06-07 | 2,265 |
| 2026-06-08 | 2,268 |
| 2026-06-09 | 2,237 |
| 2026-06-10 | 2,259 |
| 2026-06-11 | 2,282 |
| 2026-06-12 | 2,305 |
| 2026-06-13 | 2,279 |
| 2026-06-14 | 2,174 |
| 2026-06-15 | 2,142 |
| 2026-06-16 | 2,237 |
| 2026-06-17 | 2,226 |
| 2026-06-18 | 2,185 |
| 2026-06-19 | 2,204 |
| 2026-06-20 | 2,219 |
| 2026-06-21 | 2,180 |
| 2026-06-22 | 2,222 |
| 2026-06-23 | 2,223 |
| 2026-06-24 | 2,199 |
| 2026-06-25 | 2,250 |
| 2026-06-26 | 2,232 |
| 2026-06-27 | 2,200 |
| 2026-06-28 | 2,238 |
| 2026-06-29 | 2,235 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2,214 |
| 2026-07-01 | 2,209 |
| 2026-07-02 | 2,212 |
| 2026-07-03 | 2,207 |
| 2026-07-04 | 2,212 |
| 2026-07-05 | 2,211 |
| 2026-07-06 | 2,203 |
| 2026-07-07 | 2,197 |
| 2026-07-08 | 2,214 |
| 2026-07-09 | 2,204 |
| 2026-07-10 | 2,182 |
| 2026-07-11 | 2,219 |
| 2026-07-12 | 2,240 |
| 2026-07-13 | 2,218 |
| 2026-07-14 | 2,261 |
| 2026-07-15 | 2,242 |
| 2026-07-16 | 2,227 |
| 2026-07-17 | 2,251 |
| 2026-07-18 | 2,260 |
| 2026-07-19 | 2,253 |
| 2026-07-20 | 2,234 |
| 2026-07-21 | 2,236 |
| 2026-07-22 | 2,222 |
| 2026-07-23 | 2,231 |
| 2026-07-24 | 2,253 |
| 2026-07-25 | 2,222 |
| 2026-07-26 | 2,218 |
| 2026-07-27 | 2,229 |
| 2026-07-28 | 2,251 |
| 2026-07-29 | 2,248 |
| 2026-07-30 | 2,251 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,222 |
| 2026-08-01 | 2,197 |
| 2026-08-02 | 2,175 |
| 2026-08-03 | 2,188 |
| 2026-08-04 | 2,166 |
| 2026-08-05 | 2,160 |
| 2026-08-06 | 2,173 |
| 2026-08-07 | 2,182 |
| 2026-08-08 | 2,152 |
| 2026-08-09 | 2,149 |
| 2026-08-10 | 2,158 |
| 2026-08-11 | 2,149 |
| 2026-08-12 | 2,138 |
| 2026-08-13 | 2,171 |
| 2026-08-14 | 2,160 |
| 2026-08-15 | 2,156 |
| 2026-08-16 | 2,177 |
| 2026-08-17 | 2,164 |
| 2026-08-18 | 2,171 |
| 2026-08-19 | 2,178 |
| 2026-08-20 | 2,173 |
| 2026-08-21 | 2,185 |
| 2026-08-22 | 2,205 |
| 2026-08-23 | 2,165 |
| 2026-08-24 | 2,162 |
| 2026-08-25 | 2,131 |
| 2026-08-26 | 2,133 |
| 2026-08-27 | 2,122 |
| 2026-08-28 | 2,132 |
| 2026-08-29 | 2,120 |
| 2026-08-30 | 2,089 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,097 |
| 2026-09-01 | 2,114 |
| 2026-09-02 | 2,080 |
| 2026-09-03 | 2,112 |
| 2026-09-04 | 2,127 |
| 2026-09-05 | 2,101 |
| 2026-09-06 | 2,088 |
| 2026-09-07 | 2,102 |
| 2026-09-08 | 2,104 |
| 2026-09-09 | 2,116 |
| 2026-09-10 | 2,097 |
| 2026-09-11 | 2,096 |
| 2026-09-12 | 2,105 |
| 2026-09-13 | 2,102 |
| 2026-09-14 | 2,086 |
| 2026-09-15 | 2,089 |
| 2026-09-16 | 2,088 |
| 2026-09-17 | 2,130 |
| 2026-09-18 | 2,087 |
| 2026-09-19 | 2,087 |
| 2026-09-20 | 2,127 |
| 2026-09-21 | 2,118 |
| 2026-09-22 | 2,070 |
| 2026-09-23 | 2,112 |
| 2026-09-24 | 2,084 |
| 2026-09-25 | 2,084 |
| 2026-09-26 | 2,109 |
| 2026-09-27 | 2,028 |
| 2026-09-28 | 2,020 |
| 2026-09-29 | 2,067 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,038 |
| 2026-10-01 | 2,052 |
| 2026-10-02 | 2,079 |
| 2026-10-03 | 2,041 |
| 2026-10-04 | 2,032 |
| 2026-10-05 | 2,032 |
| 2026-10-06 | 1,995 |
| 2026-10-07 | 2,093 |
| 2026-10-08 | 2,128 |
| 2026-10-09 | 2,028 |
| 2026-10-10 | 1,988 |
| 2026-10-11 | 1,990 |
| 2026-10-12 | 1,970 |
| 2026-10-13 | 1,963 |
| 2026-10-14 | 2,043 |
| 2026-10-15 | 2,052 |
| 2026-10-16 | 2,013 |
| 2026-10-17 | 2,073 |
| 2026-10-18 | 1,834 |
| 2026-10-20 | 2,093 |
| 2026-10-21 | 2,217 |
| 2026-10-22 | 2,106 |
| 2026-10-23 | 2,113 |
| 2026-10-24 | 2,062 |
| 2026-10-25 | 2,200 |
| 2026-10-26 | 1,936 |
| 2026-10-27 | 2,054 |
| 2026-10-28 | 1,886 |
| 2026-10-29 | 1,896 |
| 2026-10-30 | 2,213 |
| 2026-10-31 | 2,160 |
| 2026-11-01 | 1,919 |
| 2026-11-02 | 2,039 |
| 2026-11-03 | 2,048 |
| 2026-11-04 | 2,024 |
| 2026-11-05 | 1,992 |
| 2026-11-06 | 2,040 |
| 2026-11-07 | 1,945 |
| 2026-11-08 | 1,947 |