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Average Rent in Denver, CO & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 62 apartment communities in Denver, CO. Updated daily.

Market Average

$1,632/mo

▲ +3% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,022/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

62

tracked daily

Units Listed

400

available now

Rent by Neighborhood in Denver, CO

Compare average rent across Denver, CO neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.

Neighborhood Avg Rent From Properties Units
Congress Park $2,525 $1,559 4 49
Central $2,413 $1,045 24 456
Lincoln Park $2,393 $1,060 9 173
Whittier $2,356 $1,075 14 322
Highland $2,249 $1,345 10 175
Denver 80203 $2,176 $1,022 9 267
Elyria-Swansea $2,144 $1,268 10 302

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Denver, CO?

As of June 2026, the average rent in Denver, CO is $1,632 per month across 62 apartment communities and 400 available units. Rents have increased $60 (3%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Uptown Square Apartment Homes starting at $1,022/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,632/mo.

Prices range from $1,022 to $2,404 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 114 units are currently listed.

Denver, CO Rent Price History

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Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Denver, CO

Studio
$1,632
from $1,022 · 400 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Denver, CO

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Uptown Square Apartment Homes $1,022/mo $1,283/mo 36 2.9
Civic Lofts $1,060/mo $1,189/mo 13 3.4
Welton Park Apartments $1,075/mo $1,075/mo 1 4.2
The Economist $1,126/mo $1,168/mo 7 4.5
Mercer at Union Station $1,173/mo $1,355/mo 14 4
Smart City Locating Denver $1,194/mo $1,319/mo 3 5
City Gate $1,268/mo $1,362/mo 2 3.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Denver, CO

What is the average rent in Denver, CO?
The average rent in Denver, CO is $1,632 per month as of June 2026, based on 400 units across 62 apartment communities.
Is rent going up or down in Denver, CO?
Rent in Denver, CO has increased $60 (3%) over the past month. The current average is $1,632/mo.
What is the cheapest apartment in Denver, CO?
The most affordable apartment in Denver, CO is Uptown Square Apartment Homes with units starting at $1,022/mo.
How many apartments are available in Denver, CO?
There are 400 units available across 62 apartment communities in Denver, CO.

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

$65,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,632/mo.

Comfortable income

$78,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,022/mo), you need to earn at least $41,000/year.

Median household income in Denver, CO is $91,681 , about 17% above the comfortable-living threshold.

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) $1,632
Utilities $628
Groceries $549
Transportation $1,497
Healthcare $730
Other goods and services $1,169
Estimated total $6,205/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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