Average rent in Denver, CO
November 2026. Based on 467 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs Colorado | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $904 | $730 | 9 | about the same | 58% lower |
| 1 bedroom | $1,230 | $680 | 247 | about the same | 9% lower |
| 2 bedroom | $1,327 | $790 | 159 | about the same | 17% lower |
| 3 bedroom | $1,442 | $790 | 47 | about the same | 26% lower |
| 4+ bedroom | $1,190 | $945 | 5 | about the same | 62% lower |
| All sizes | $1,278 | $680 | 467 | about the same | 22% lower |
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What rent costs in Denver, CO
A studio averages $904, a 1-bedroom averages $1,230, a 2-bedroom averages $1,327, a 3-bedroom averages $1,442 and a 4+ bedroom averages $1,190 a month. Overall, rent in Denver, CO is 22% lower than the US average of $1,641 and about the same than the Colorado average of $1,277.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Denver needs about $4,100 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Denver, CO?
The average rent in Denver, CO is $1,278 a month across 467 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Denver?
A 1-bedroom in Denver, CO averages $1,230 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Denver?
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 Denver higher than the US average?
Rent in Denver, CO 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.