Average Rent in Wheat Ridge CO
1 apartment buildings, 23 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,156/mo
Cheapest
$1,502/mo
Properties
1
Units
23
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Wheat Ridge CO.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Wheat Ridge CO Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Parallel Apartments 11901 Ridge Rd, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, USA | $1,502 | $2,156 | $2.38 | 4.1 | 23 |
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Wheat Ridge CO Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Wheat Ridge CO is $2,156 per month, based on 23 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,502 at The Parallel Apartments to $1,502 at The Parallel Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,590/mo | $1,502/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $1,912/mo | $1,832/mo | 9 |
| 2 Bed | $2,510/mo | $2,399/mo | 11 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Wheat Ridge CO, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Wheat Ridge CO averages $1,912/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,510/mo. At the local median household income of $87,598, that works out to 30% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Wheat Ridge CO at $1,493/mo. The current tracked market average runs 44% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Wheat Ridge CO while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wheat Ridge 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
$86,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,156/mo.
Comfortable income
$103,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,502/mo), you need to earn at least $60,000/year.
Median household income in Wheat Ridge CO is $87,598 , about 15% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Wheat Ridge CO
Overall prices in Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge CO's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,156 |
| Utilities | $628 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,497 |
| Healthcare | $730 |
| Other goods and services | $1,169 |
| Estimated total | $6,729/mo |
Population
32,158
Median household income
$87,598
Census median rent
$1,493/mo
Rent as % of income
31.0%
Median age
42.1
Mean commute
24 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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Nearby cities in Colorado
How Wheat Ridge CO rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Wheat Ridge CO | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $2,255 | +5% | 91 |
| Lakewood, CO | $2,027 | -6% | 14 |
| Arvada, CO | $1,960 | -9% | 11 |
| Thornton, CO | $1,754 | -19% | 10 |
| Pueblo, CO | $1,473 | -32% | 6 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $1,995 | -7% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wheat Ridge CO?
The average rent in Wheat Ridge CO is $2,156 per month, based on 23 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Wheat Ridge CO?
The lowest available rent in Wheat Ridge CO starts at $1,502 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wheat Ridge CO?
1-bedroom apartments in Wheat Ridge CO average $1,912/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,832/mo across 9 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Wheat Ridge CO?
2-bedroom apartments in Wheat Ridge CO average $2,510/mo. Units start from $2,399/mo across 11 units currently listed.
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