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Average Rent in Denver 80203 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 13 apartment communities in Denver 80203, Denver, CO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,001/mo
▲ +4.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,499/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
13
tracked daily
Units Listed
73
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Denver 80203
28 listed units across 7 buildings offering 2 bed units in Denver 80203 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $82/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Street Denver | Unit 27 | $2,650 | $2,050 | $600 |
| Arrive 800 Penn | Unit 5 | $4,749 | $4,459 | $290 |
| Cross Street Denver | Unit 31 | $2,695 | $2,495 | $200 |
| Cross Street Denver | Unit 23 | $2,650 | $2,495 | $155 |
| Arrive 800 Penn | Unit 3 | $1,796 | $1,678 | $118 |
| Arrive 800 Penn | Unit 1 | $1,613 | $1,499 | $114 |
| Neon Local | Unit 13, B7 | $2,926 | $2,824 | $102 |
| Arrive 800 Penn | Unit 2 | $1,979 | $1,889 | $90 |
Denver 80203 vs Denver, CO Average
Denver 80203 is more expensive the Denver, CO average by $736/mo (32%). The citywide average is $2,265/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Denver 80203?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Denver 80203 is $3,001 per month across 13 apartment communities and 73 available units. Rents have increased $87 (4.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Archer Tower starting at $1,499/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,001/mo.
Prices range from $1,499 to $9,070 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Denver 80203 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $2,089 | - | 6 |
| May 2026 | $2,016 | -$73 | 11 |
| June 2026 | $2,065 | +$49 | 12 |
| July 2026 | $2,152 | +$87 | 13 |
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Denver 80203
Rent Prices by Apartment in Denver 80203
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Tower | $1,499/mo | $1,499/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Cross Street Denver | $1,780/mo | $3,499/mo | 25 | 4.8 |
| Uptown Square Apartment Homes | $1,820/mo | $1,989/mo | 10 | 2.9 |
| Residences at Capitol Heights | $1,930/mo | $1,995/mo | 2 | 3.5 |
| Civic Lofts | $2,230/mo | $2,325/mo | 5 | 3.4 |
| Arrive 800 Penn | $2,410/mo | $2,410/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Radiant Apartments | $2,468/mo | $2,772/mo | 3 | 4.4 |
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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
$120,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,001/mo.
Comfortable income
$144,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,499/mo), you need to earn at least $60,000/year.
Median household income in Denver 80203 is $91,681 , about 36% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Denver 80203
Overall prices in Denver 80203 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 80203's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,001 |
| Utilities | $628 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,497 |
| Healthcare | $730 |
| Other goods and services | $1,169 |
| Estimated total | $7,574/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.
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