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Average Rent in Central & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 27 apartment communities in Central, Denver, CO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,075/mo
▼ 3.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,309/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
27
tracked daily
Units Listed
288
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Central
183 listed units across 17 buildings offering 1 bed units in Central dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $69/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TriVista on Speer | Unit 15, 1J | $2,322 | $1,960 | $362 |
| Westend Apartments | Unit 29, B7 | $3,105 | $2,745 | $360 |
| Westend Apartments | Unit 31, B7 | $3,115 | $2,765 | $350 |
| TriVista on Speer | Unit 20, 2B | $2,708 | $2,437 | $271 |
| Alara Union Station Apartments | Unit 9, Travel | $3,109 | $2,842 | $267 |
| The Station at Riverfront Park | Unit 2-431 | $3,089 | $2,856 | $233 |
| The Casey Apartments | Unit 1 | $1,503 | $1,317 | $186 |
| The Casey Apartments | Unit 2 | $1,503 | $1,317 | $186 |
Central vs Denver, CO Average
Central is cheaper the Denver, CO average by $190/mo (8%). The citywide average is $2,265/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Central?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Central is $2,075 per month across 27 apartment communities and 288 available units. Rents have decreased $81 (3.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is ReNew on Stout starting at $1,309/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,075/mo.
Prices range from $1,309 to $4,688 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 73 units are currently listed.
Central Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $2,364 | - | 5 |
| April 2026 | $2,216 | -$148 | 13 |
| May 2026 | $2,238 | +$22 | 23 |
| June 2026 | $2,259 | +$21 | 24 |
| July 2026 | $2,230 | -$29 | 27 |
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Central
Rent Prices by Apartment in Central
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ReNew on Stout | $1,309/mo | $1,454/mo | 6 | 4 |
| The Casey Apartments | $1,317/mo | $1,539/mo | 2 | 4.7 |
| 1880 Little Raven | $1,408/mo | $1,714/mo | 17 | 4.1 |
| 1600 Glenarm Place | $1,414/mo | $1,996/mo | 5 | 3.4 |
| Mercer at Union Station | $1,534/mo | $1,534/mo | 1 | 4 |
| 20th Street Station Apartments | $1,549/mo | $1,722/mo | 8 | 4.1 |
| Skyhouse Denver Apartments | $1,595/mo | $1,688/mo | 19 | 4 |
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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
$83,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,075/mo.
Comfortable income
$100,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,309/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.
Median household income in Central is $91,681 , about 8% below the comfortable-living threshold.
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) | $2,075 |
| Utilities | $628 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,497 |
| Healthcare | $730 |
| Other goods and services | $1,169 |
| Estimated total | $6,648/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.
Google Search Trends for Central Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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