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Average Rent by Neighborhood in Denver, CO: What to Expect

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Rent in Denver runs between approximately $1,036 and $2,919 per month, depending on the neighborhood. The citywide apartment average is $1,887, down about 2.63% year over year. By unit type, studios average $1,429, one-bedrooms $1,703, two-bedrooms $2,192, and three-bedrooms $2,802. That spread exists because Denver is not one rental market; it is dozens of them, each shaped by proximity to downtown, walkability, and the type of housing stock available. This guide breaks down exactly what rent looks like across every major Denver neighborhood, so you know what to expect before signing a lease or pricing a rental.

At Evernest Denver, our team tracks rental markets across major U.S. metros and works with property owners navigating pricing decisions every day. The figures below pull from RentCafe, Yardi Matrix, Apartments.com, ApartmentFinder, and Rentable, all updated in 2026.

How We Collected This Data

Rent figures in this guide combine two sources:

leases handled by Evernest's Denver team between January and March 2026,
2 public market data from RentCafe, Yardi Matrix, Apartments.com, ApartmentFinder, and Rentable.
For neighborhood-level averages, we lean primarily on RentCafe and Yardi Matrix, which cover buildings of 50+ units across the metro.

Denver rents shift quarter to quarter, particularly in high-demand neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, RiNo, and LoHi, where new construction and continued in-migration create dynamic pricing conditions. The figures here represent a Q1 2026 snapshot. Seasonal softening typically occurs in Q4 and winter months, so renters searching during November through February may find slightly lower asking prices than what this guide shows.

We update this guide quarterly to keep neighborhood ranges current. If you are budgeting for a move several months out, use these figures as a baseline and expect a modest variation of 3 to 7% in either direction, depending on timing and availability.

Rent Prices Across Denver by Unit Type

Before getting into neighborhoods, it helps to know the city-wide baselines. The Denver apartment average is at $1,887, some places around $1,624 to $1,822, depending on the area sampled. The gap comes down to which properties each platform tracks. The real number for most renters lands somewhere in between.

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Unit Type	Min Rent	Average Rent	Max Rent	Key Market Insight
Studio	$1,000	$1,429	$1,700	Affordable studios cluster in Barnum West and Ruby Hill, while Cherry Creek and LoDo represent the high end of the market.
One-Bedroom	$1,000	$1,703	$2,650	Neighborhood location drives pricing more than unit size. Harvey Park averages around $1,016, while Cherry Creek averages roughly $2,633.
Two-Bedroom	$1,300	$2,192	$3,400	Strong roommate demand in walkable neighborhoods like Highland and Speer pushes rents well above the city average.
Three-Bedroom	$1,540	$2,802	$4,335*	Luxury inventory in Cherry Creek and Belcaro sits at the top end, while Bear Valley and Mar Lee remain comparatively affordable.

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Rent Price in Denver by Type of Property

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Property Type	Min Rent	Max Rent	Key Market Insight
Apartments	$1,000	$3,400	Largest share of Denver’s rental market. Heavy new supply has kept rents mostly flat year-over-year. Budget-friendly options cluster in Barnum West and Ruby Hill, while LoDo and Cherry Creek sit at the top end.
Condos	$900	$4,200	Typically priced above apartments due to ownership-style finishes, HOA amenities, and larger layouts. Cherry Creek and Belcaro drive luxury pricing, while older condo stock remains relatively affordable.
Townhouses	$1,200	$4,500	Premium pricing reflects private entrances, garages, and multi-floor living. Highland and Platt Park command top-tier rents, while outer neighborhoods remain more attainable.
Houses	$1,200	$5,000	Broadest pricing range in the market. Limited single-family rental supply has helped keep rents stable. Harvey Park and Bear Valley offer lower-cost options, while Cherry Creek and Belcaro exceed $4,000 per month.

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Average Apartment Rent by Denver Neighborhood, Most Affordable to Most Expensive

Denver has dozens of rental neighborhoods. Here's where rent lands across the most affordable, most expensive, and most available areas in the city.

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Most Affordable - Apartment

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Neighborhood	1-Bed (Avg)	2-Bed (Avg)	3-Bed (Avg)	Avg Rent	Avg Sq Ft
Glen Meadows Condominiums	$935	$1,204	$1,538	$1,036	641
Kalcevic Heights	$952	$1,226	$1,567	$1,055	620
Ruby Hill	$965	$1,243	$1,589	$1,070	635
Barnum West	$978	$1,260	$1,610	$1,084	610
Harvey Park	$1,016	$1,308	$1,672	$1,126	680
Mar Lee	$1,018	$1,312	$1,677	$1,129	655
Cory-Merrill	$1,066	$1,373	$1,755	$1,182	670
North Denver	$1,096	$1,412	$1,804	$1,215	690
Bear Valley	$1,100	$1,418	$1,812	$1,220	700
Goldsmith	$1,118	$1,441	$1,841	$1,240	720

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Most Expensive -Apartment

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Neighborhood	1-Bed (Avg)	2-Bed (Avg)	3-Bed (Avg)	Avg Rent	Avg Sq Ft
Cherry Creek	$2,633	$3,390	$4,335	$2,919	870
Stapleton Mansion Homes Condos	$2,633	$3,390	$4,335	$2,919	890
Pearl at DTC	$2,592	$3,338	$4,265	$2,872	950
The Colony at Village West	$2,526	$3,254	$4,158	$2,800	920
Belcaro	$2,385	$3,073	$3,927	$2,644	1,100
Downtown Denver	$2,060	$3,130	$6,938	$2,458	850
LoDo (Lower Downtown)	$2,165	$2,789	$3,564	$2,400	820

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Most Available - Apartment

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Neighborhood	1-Bed (Avg)	2-Bed (Avg)	3-Bed (Avg)	Avg Rent	Avg Sq Ft
Downtown Denver	$2,060	$3,130	$6,938	$2,458	850
East Denver	$1,579	$2,034	$2,599	$1,750	730
West Denver	$1,353	$1,743	$2,228	$1,500	700
RiNo	$1,907	$2,673	$3,095	$2,084	800
Capitol Hill	$1,443	$1,859	$2,376	$1,600	680
Five Points	$1,714	$2,208	$2,822	$1,900	750
Uptown Denver	$1,773	$2,305	$2,633	$1,773	742
Highland	$1,714	$2,208	$2,822	$1,900	810
Baker	$1,434	$1,847	$2,361	$1,590	720
Berkeley	$1,533	$1,975	$2,525	$1,700	710

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Average House Rent Price in Denver

The citywide average rent for a single-family house in Denver is approximately $2,586 (2-bed), $2,919 (3-bed), and $3,389 (4-bed). Prices vary widely by school district quality, lot size, and neighborhood age. Affordable southwest neighborhoods come in well under $2,000 for 2-bed homes, while premier areas like Cherry Creek and Belcaro exceed $4,500 for the same bedroom count.

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Most Affordable - House

Neighborhood	2-Bed (Avg)	3-Bed (Avg)	4-Bed (Avg)	Avg Rent	Avg Sq Ft
Ruby Hill	$1,450	$1,750	$2,050	$1,750	1,180
Mar Lee	$1,475	$1,775	$2,075	$1,775	1,150
Harvey Park	$1,500	$1,800	$2,100	$1,800	1,250
Barnum West	$1,500	$1,800	$2,100	$1,800	1,170
Westwood	$1,525	$1,825	$2,125	$1,825	1,200
Bear Valley	$1,550	$1,850	$2,150	$1,850	1,300
Athmar Park	$1,575	$1,875	$2,175	$1,875	1,220
Goldsmith	$1,675	$2,000	$2,350	$2,008	1,310
Cory-Merrill	$1,700	$2,050	$2,400	$2,050	1,330
Park Hill (S/E)	$2,400	$3,100	$4,000	$3,167	1,600

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Most Expensive - House

Neighborhood	2-Bed (Avg)	3-Bed (Avg)	4-Bed (Avg)	Avg Rent	Avg Sq Ft
Cherry Creek	$3,800	$4,800	$6,200	$4,933	2,400
Belcaro	$3,400	$4,400	$5,700	$4,500	2,300
Country Club	$3,100	$4,000	$5,200	$4,100	2,250
Hilltop	$2,950	$3,800	$4,900	$3,883	2,200
Crestmoor	$2,850	$3,700	$4,800	$3,783	2,150
Washington Park	$2,700	$3,500	$4,500	$3,567	2,050
Highland (LoHi)	$2,650	$3,400	$4,400	$3,483	1,900
Hale	$2,500	$3,250	$4,200	$3,317	1,850
Central Park (Stapleton)	$2,500	$3,200	$4,100	$3,267	1,950
Sloan's Lake	$2,450	$3,150	$4,050	$3,217	1,820

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Average Condo Rent Price in Denver

The citywide average rent for a condo in Denver runs roughly 5 to 15% above the apartment average, reflecting ownership-style finishes, larger floor plans, and HOA amenities. The lowest condo rents concentrate in Southeast Denver micro-areas like Glen Meadows; the highest sit in Cherry Creek, Belcaro, Downtown, and LoDo.

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Most Affordable - Condo

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Neighborhood	1-Bed (Avg)	2-Bed (Avg)	3-Bed (Avg)	Avg Rent	Avg Sq Ft
Glen Meadows Condominiums	$890	$1,150	$1,470	$990	680
Burns Brentwood	$985	$1,270	$1,625	$1,094	640
Harvey Park	$1,020	$1,315	$1,683	$1,133	700
Garfield Heights	$1,055	$1,360	$1,742	$1,172	660
Barnum West	$1,090	$1,405	$1,798	$1,210	650
Ruby Hill	$1,115	$1,440	$1,840	$1,240	670
Mar Lee	$1,130	$1,460	$1,865	$1,255	680
Cory-Merrill	$1,180	$1,525	$1,950	$1,310	700

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Most Expensive - Condo

Neighborhood	1-Bed (Avg)	2-Bed (Avg)	3-Bed (Avg)	Avg Rent	Avg Sq Ft
Cherry Creek	$2,895	$3,730	$4,770	$3,210	1,050
Belcaro	$2,620	$3,380	$4,320	$2,910	1,100
Downtown Denver	$2,265	$3,440	$5,070	$2,700	920
LoDo (Lower Downtown)	$2,380	$3,070	$3,920	$2,640	950
Country Club	$2,210	$2,850	$3,640	$2,450	1,080
RiNo	$2,095	$2,940	$3,400	$2,290	880
Highland (LoHi)	$1,885	$2,430	$3,105	$2,090	850
Washington Park	$1,790	$2,310	$2,950	$1,985	870

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Average Townhouse Rent Price in Denver

The citywide average rent for a townhouse in Denver is approximately $2,400 to $3,000 per month, reflecting the premium for private entrances, attached garages, and multi-floor layouts. Affordable southwest townhouses start in the $1,300 range, while inner-loop neighborhoods like LoHi, Platt Park, and Cherry Creek push above $4,000 for 4-bed units.

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Most Affordable - Townhouse

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Neighborhood	2-Bed (Avg)	3-Bed (Avg)	4-Bed (Avg)	Avg Rent	Avg Sq Ft
Harvey Park	$1,295	$1,615	$1,915	$1,608	1,350
Mar Lee	$1,330	$1,660	$1,965	$1,652	1,380
Bear Valley	$1,355	$1,690	$2,000	$1,682	1,400
Westwood	$1,385	$1,725	$2,040	$1,717	1,360
Athmar Park	$1,420	$1,770	$2,090	$1,760	1,410
Ruby Hill	$1,440	$1,790	$2,120	$1,783	1,390
Berkeley	$1,510	$1,880	$2,220	$1,870	1,420
Capitol Hill	$1,545	$1,920	$2,270	$1,912	1,430

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Most Expensive - Townhouse

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Neighborhood	2-Bed (Avg)	3-Bed (Avg)	4-Bed (Avg)	Avg Rent	Avg Sq Ft
Cherry Creek	$3,250	$4,050	$4,790	$4,030	1,950
Highland (LoHi)	$2,890	$3,600	$4,260	$3,583	1,850
Platt Park	$2,720	$3,390	$4,010	$3,373	1,820
Washington Park	$2,590	$3,225	$3,815	$3,210	1,780
Belcaro	$2,540	$3,165	$3,745	$3,150	1,800
Sloan's Lake	$2,395	$2,985	$3,530	$2,970	1,770
Park Hill	$2,280	$2,840	$3,360	$2,827	1,720
Berkeley Hills	$2,150	$2,680	$3,170	$2,667	1,690
RiNo	$2,095	$2,610	$3,085	$2,597	1,650
Speer	$1,985	$2,475	$2,925	$2,462	1,610

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Denver, CO?

The average rent in Denver sits between $1,624 (Apartments.com) and $1,887 (RentCafe / Yardi Matrix) per month for apartments. Single-family houses are higher: $2,586 (2-bed), $2,919 (3-bed), and $3,389 (4-bed) per RentEst.

Which Denver neighborhood has the cheapest rent?

Glen Meadows Condominiums is technically the lowest entry at $1,036 per month, but it is a specific condo development. Among traditional Denver neighborhoods, Ruby Hill ($1,070) and Barnum West ($1,084) are the most affordable for apartments. For houses, Ruby Hill ($1,750 average) and Mar Lee ($1,775) lead.

Which Denver neighborhood has the most expensive rent?

Cherry Creek is the most expensive traditional Denver neighborhood across every property type - $2,919 for apartments, $3,210 for condos, $4,030 for townhouses, and $4,933 for single-family houses. Belcaro and Country Club follow closely on the house side, while Downtown Denver and LoDo dominate the condo and apartment top tier.

Is Denver rent going up or down?

Denver apartment rent is down 2.63% year over year (from $1,938 to $1,887). Trends vary by submarket: Uptown +1.92%, RiNo -1.84%, Downtown +3.57%. Single-family house rents have softened more: 3-bed homes down 9.7% YoY and 4-bed homes down 4.2%.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Denver?

At the RentCafe citywide apartment average of $1,887, you would want a gross income of roughly $75,500 per year (30% rule). At the lower Apartments.com average of $1,624, that drops to roughly $65,000. For a 3-bedroom Denver house at $2,919 citywide, plan for ~$117,000. In Cherry Creek, where a 3-bed house averages $4,800, plan for ~$192,000.

Do most people rent or own in Denver?

51% of Denver households are renter-occupied, compared to 49% owner-occupied.

How much does a three-bedroom house rent for in Denver?

Three-bedroom houses in Denver average $2,919 per month citywide. In affordable neighborhoods like Harvey Park, Ruby Hill, or Bear Valley, three-bedroom homes run $1,750 to $1,850. In Cherry Creek and Belcaro, three-bedroom houses run $4,400 to $4,800.

Final Thoughts

Rent in Denver ranges from just over $1,000 for apartments in Ruby Hill and Barnum West to over $6,000 for 4-bedroom houses in Cherry Creek. Affordable areas like Harvey Park, Ruby Hill, and Mar Lee offer real value. Premium areas like Cherry Creek, Belcaro, Country Club, and Downtown / LoDo consistently outperform the city average across every property type.

For property owners, these price differences translate directly into rental income potential. If you own a rental in Denver and want to know exactly what your property should be commanding, our team offers property management services in Denver across every price tier, from single-family homes in Bear Valley to condos in Cherry Creek.

Sources

RentCafe / Yardi Matrix - Denver citywide averages (April 2026): https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/co/denver/

RentCafe Uptown Denver: https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/co/denver/uptown-denver/

RentCafe Downtown Denver: https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/co/denver/downtown-denver/

RentCafe RiNo Denver: https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/co/denver/rino-denver/

RentEst - Denver single-family house averages by bedroom (2026): https://rentest.ai/rent-reports-by-city/co/denver

Rent.com - Denver rent trends 2026: https://www.rent.com/colorado/denver-apartments/rent-trends

Apartments.com - Belcaro: https://www.apartments.com/belcaro-denver-co/

Apartments.com - Harvey Park: https://www.apartments.com/harvey-park-denver-co/

Apartments.com - Denver market trends: https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/denver-co/

ApartmentFinder - Denver cheapest neighborhoods: https://www.apartmentfinder.com/Cheapest-Neighborhoods/Colorado/Denver

ApartmentFinder - Downtown Denver condos: https://www.apartmentfinder.com/Colorado/Denver/Downtown-Denver-Neighborhood-Condos

Rentable - Belcaro and Ruby Hill rent data: https://www.rentable.co/denver-co/neighborhoods/belcaro

RentHop - Denver bedroom-level averages: https://www.renthop.com/average-rent-in/denver-co

Zumper - Denver rent research: https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/denver-co

Evernest acquires Cobalt Creek Property Management: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-real-estate-firm-evernest-acquires-denver-property-management-business-301560137.html

Evernest acquires ParkSide Property Management: https://www.evernest.co/evernest-newsroom/evernest-acquires-denver-based-parkside-property-management

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Spencer Sutton

Director of Marketing

Spencer wakes up with marketing and lead generation on his mind. Early in his real estate career, he bought and sold over 150 houses in Birmingham, which has helped him craft Evernest marketing campaigns from a landlord’s perspective. He enjoys creating content that helps guide new and veteran investors through the complexities of the real estate market, helping them avoid some of the pitfalls he encountered. Spencer is also passionate about leadership development and co-hosts The Evernest Property Management Show with Matthew Whitaker. Spencer has traveled to some of the most remote parts of the world with a non-profit he founded, Neverthirst (India, Sudan, South Sudan, Nepal, Central African Republic, etc..), but mostly loves to hang out with his wife, kids, and the world’s best black lab, Jett. Hometown: Mtn. Brook, Alabama

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