Average rent in Colorado
November 2026. Based on 474 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $904 | $730 | 9 | 58% lower |
| 1 bedroom | $1,229 | $680 | 251 | 9% lower |
| 2 bedroom | $1,327 | $790 | 162 | 17% lower |
| 3 bedroom | $1,442 | $790 | 47 | 26% lower |
| 4+ bedroom | $1,190 | $945 | 5 | 62% lower |
| All sizes | $1,277 | $680 | 474 | 22% lower |
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What rent costs in Colorado
A studio averages $904, a 1-bedroom averages $1,229, a 2-bedroom averages $1,327, a 3-bedroom averages $1,442 and a 4+ bedroom averages $1,190 a month. Overall, rent in Colorado is 22% lower than the US average of $1,641.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Colorado needs about $4,100 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Colorado?
The average rent in Colorado is $1,277 a month across 474 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Colorado?
A 1-bedroom in Colorado averages $1,229 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Colorado?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $4,100 a month after tax.
Is rent in Colorado higher than the US average?
Rent in Colorado is 22% lower than the US average of $1,641 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-10.