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Average Rent in Denver, CO & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Denver, CO?

The average listed apartment rent in Denver, CO is $2,056 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 2,417 priced apartments in 111 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 2, 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 111 apartment communities in Denver, CO. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Central Cheesman Park Congress Park Elyria-Swansea Fort Logan Highland Lincoln Park Molholm/Two Creeks Northwest South Denver West Gate Whittier
Denver 80112 80203
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

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Market Average

$2,056/mo

▼ 3.6% from last month

Lowest Available

$860/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

111

tracked daily

Units Listed

2417

available now

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Rent by Neighborhood in Denver, CO

Compare average rent across Denver, CO neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map

Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
Congress Park $2,426 ▼  $20 $1,699 4 50
Highland $2,299 ▼  $21 $1,331 11 198
Lincoln Park $2,167 ▼  $162 $1,285 8 278
Central $2,118 ▼  $28 $1,142 26 613
West Gate $2,115 ▼  $103 $1,799 1 14
Elyria-Swansea $2,052 ▼  $24 $1,260 10 390
Whittier $1,962 ▲  $41 $1,075 16 396

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Denver, CO?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Denver, CO is $2,056 per month across 111 apartment communities and 2417 available units. Rents have decreased $78 (3.6%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is The Novelist Apartments starting at $860/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,561/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,953/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,647/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $4,765/mo.

Prices range from $860 to $13,958 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 407 units are currently listed.

Denver, CO Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
March 2026 $2,212 - 14
April 2026 $2,063 -$149 45
May 2026 $2,084 +$21 89
June 2026 $2,120 +$36 94
July 2026 $2,139 +$19 108
August 2026 $2,117 -$22 107
September 2026 $2,045 -$72 126
October 2026 $1,978 -$67 121
November 2026 $1,929 -$49 102

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 Denver, CO

Studio
$1,561
from $860 · 510 units
1 Bed
$1,953
from $1,066 · 1265 units
2 Bed
$2,647
from $1,260 · 571 units
3 Bed
$4,765
from $1,350 · 26 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Denver, CO

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
The Novelist Apartments $860/mo $1,110/mo 8 4.2
60 Corona Apartments $940/mo $958/mo 2 3.3
70 Clarkson Apartments $970/mo $970/mo 1 4.8
The Economist $973/mo $1,082/mo 16 4.5
50 Corona Apartments $1,020/mo $1,170/mo 2 5
222 Logan Street Apartments $1,025/mo $1,258/mo 18 5
Welton Park Apartments $1,075/mo $1,182/mo 52 4.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Denver, CO

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What is the average rent in Denver, CO?
The average listed apartment rent in Denver, CO is $2,056 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 2,417 priced apartments in 111 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Denver, CO?
The apartment listings we track in Denver, CO range from $860 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 Denver, CO?
The daily building-average rent fell by $70 (3.6%) over 30 days between observations in October 2026 and November 2026. This compares recorded asking rents. The current month's figures may still be incomplete, and the building mix can change.

How much is a studio apartment in Denver, CO?
Studio apartments average $1,561 per month across 510 priced listings in Denver, CO. Listed rents range from $860 to $2,780 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Denver, CO?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,953 per month across 1,265 priced listings in Denver, CO. Listed rents range from $1,066 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 Denver, CO?
2-bedroom apartments average $2,647 per month across 571 priced listings in Denver, CO. 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 Denver, CO?
3-bedroom apartments average $4,765 per month across 26 priced listings in Denver, CO. Listed rents range from $1,350 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 Denver, CO?
The 1-bedroom average is $1,953 per month across 1,265 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $2,647 across 571 listings, $694 (35.5%) 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 Denver, CO?
The Novelist Apartments has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $860 per month. We track 8 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 Denver, CO?
The $1,600 to $1,800 monthly range has the most matching listings: 407 units, or 16.8% of the priced apartments we track in Denver, CO. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Denver, CO?
We track 2,417 priced units at 111 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 Denver, CO?
We have recorded rent data on 222 days from March 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Denver, CO. 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 Denver, CO?
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 Denver, CO 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 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

$82,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,056/mo.

Comfortable income

$99,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($860/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.

Median household income in Denver, CO is $91,681 , about 7% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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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) $2,056
Utilities $628
Groceries $549
Transportation $1,497
Healthcare $730
Other goods and services $1,169
Estimated total $6,629/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

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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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