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Average Rent in Denver, CO & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 12 apartment communities in Denver, CO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$5,009/mo
▲ +63.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,355/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
12
tracked daily
Units Listed
32
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 | $2,599 | $1,776 | 3 | 40 |
| Whittier | $2,293 | $1,075 | 20 | 443 |
| Central | $2,275 | $1,158 | 24 | 444 |
| Denver 80203 | $2,267 | $1,215 | 11 | 290 |
| Highland | $2,177 | $1,345 | 9 | 163 |
| West Gate | $2,125 | $1,713 | 1 | 9 |
| Lincoln Park | $2,078 | $1,060 | 7 | 115 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Denver, CO?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Denver, CO is $5,009 per month across 12 apartment communities and 32 available units. Rents have increased $1,183 (63.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Cortland on Blake starting at $1,355/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $5,009/mo.
Prices range from $1,355 to $14,333 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
Denver, CO Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Denver, CO
Rent Prices by Apartment in Denver, CO
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland on Blake | $1,355/mo | $2,398/mo | 3 | 3.8 |
| Pioneer Property Management | $2,200/mo | $2,650/mo | 9 | 4.9 |
| Uptown Square Apartment Homes | $2,762/mo | $2,979/mo | 2 | 2.9 |
| The Retreat at Fox Hollow | $2,978/mo | $2,978/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
| Sorella at Loretto Heights | $3,098/mo | $3,098/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Commons Park West | $3,495/mo | $3,594/mo | 3 | 3 |
| AMLI RiNo | $3,919/mo | $3,919/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
Google Search Trends for Denver, CO Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Denver, CO
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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
$200,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $5,009/mo.
Comfortable income
$240,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,355/mo), you need to earn at least $54,000/year.
Median household income in Denver, CO is $91,681 , about 62% below 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) | $5,009 |
| Utilities | $628 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,497 |
| Healthcare | $730 |
| Other goods and services | $1,169 |
| Estimated total | $9,582/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 Denver, CO Apartments
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