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Average Rent in South Denver & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in South Denver, Denver CO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,029/mo
▼ 0.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,492/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
8
available now
South Denver vs Denver CO Average
South Denver is cheaper the Denver CO average by $220/mo (10%). The citywide average is $2,249/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in South Denver?
As of May 2026, the average rent in South Denver is $2,029 per month across 1 apartment community and 8 available units. Rents have decreased $16 (0.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Neon Local starting at $1,492/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,492/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,823/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,549/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,074/mo.
Prices range from $1,492 to $3,074 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
South Denver Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in South Denver
Rent Prices by Apartment in South Denver
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neon Local | $1,492/mo | $2,029/mo | 8 | 4 |
Google Search Trends for South Denver Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in South Denver
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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
$81,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,029/mo.
Comfortable income
$97,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,492/mo), you need to earn at least $60,000/year.
Median household income in South Denver is $91,681 , about 6% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in South Denver
Overall prices in South Denver 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 South Denver's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,029 |
| Utilities | $628 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,497 |
| Healthcare | $730 |
| Other goods and services | $1,169 |
| Estimated total | $6,602/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.
Explore South Denver Apartments
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