Last updated June 28, 2026

Average Rent in Whittier & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 13 apartment communities in Whittier, Denver, CO. Updated daily.

Area All Neighborhoods Central Cheesman Park Congress Park Denver 80112 Denver 80203 East Elyria-Swansea Fort Logan Highland Lincoln Park Molholm/Two Creeks Northwest South Denver West Gate Whittier

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed

Market Average

$2,002/mo

▲ +2.6% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,334/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

155

available now

Whittier vs Denver, CO Average

Whittier is cheaper the Denver, CO average by $285/mo (12%). The citywide average is $2,287/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Whittier?

As of June 2026, the average rent in Whittier is $2,002 per month across 13 apartment communities and 155 available units. Rents have increased $51 (2.6%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Edit at River North starting at $1,334/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,002/mo.

Prices range from $1,334 to $3,283 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 48 units are currently listed.

Whittier Rent Price History

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Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Whittier

1 Bed

$2,002

from $1,334 · 155 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Whittier

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Edit at River North	$1,334/mo	$1,590/mo	13	4.3
Cortland on Blake	$1,400/mo	$1,563/mo	8	3.8
Canvas on Blake	$1,534/mo	$1,851/mo	4	4.2
The Wheatley	$1,540/mo	$1,618/mo	2	3.6
Pioneer Property Management	$1,550/mo	$1,550/mo	1	4.9
Hartley Flats	$1,616/mo	$1,984/mo	6	4.3
Radiant Apartments	$1,667/mo	$1,831/mo	45	4.4
The Dorsey	$1,830/mo	$2,101/mo	14	4.4
AVA RiNo	$1,830/mo	$1,958/mo	10	4.5
The Riv	$1,859/mo	$1,938/mo	11	4.7
NOVEL RiNo	$2,072/mo	$2,295/mo	24	4.5
FoundryLine	$2,326/mo	$2,585/mo	10	4.3
One River North	$2,469/mo	$2,782/mo	7	4.3

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Whittier

What is the average rent in Whittier?

The average rent in Whittier is $2,002 per month as of June 2026, based on 155 units across 13 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Whittier?

Rent in Whittier has increased $51 (2.6%) over the past month. The current average is $2,002/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Whittier?

The most affordable apartment in Whittier is Edit at River North with units starting at $1,334/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Whittier?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Whittier averages $2,002/mo, with prices starting at $1,334/mo across 155 available units.

How many apartments are available in Whittier?

There are 155 units available across 13 apartment communities in Whittier.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Whittier?

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

Minimum to afford average rent

$80,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,002/mo.

Comfortable income

$96,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,334/mo), you need to earn at least $53,000/year.

Median household income in Whittier is $91,681 , about 5% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Whittier

Overall prices in Whittier 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 Whittier's regional price parities.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,002	daily refresh
Utilities	$628	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$549	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$1,497	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$730	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$1,169	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$6,575/mo	$78,897/year

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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