← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Denver, CO, over the past three years
Rent in Denver, CO
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,881
1-year change
−0.4%
3-year change
−2.3%
Metro, 1-year change
−0.6%
Typical rents in Denver fell 0.4% over the past year. A renewal increase here is hard to justify with market data; asking to hold rent flat is reasonable.
Typical rent in Denver, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,881 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,882 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,873 |
| May 2026 | $1,862 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,851 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,841 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,829 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,824 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,824 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,836 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,853 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,873 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,889 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,897 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,899 |
| May 2025 | $1,895 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,883 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,870 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,854 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,853 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,860 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,881 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,905 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,926 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,939 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,943 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,941 |
| May 2024 | $1,936 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,924 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,914 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,893 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,885 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,882 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,897 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,911 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,920 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,925 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,570 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,680 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,920 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,250 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,610 |
City typical rent × CO bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 80202 | $2,075 | −0.6% |
| 80203 | $1,576 | −1.6% |
| 80204 | $1,986 | +1.0% |
| 80205 | $2,050 | +1.1% |
| 80206 | $1,859 | −1.3% |
| 80207 | $2,583 | +1.7% |
| 80209 | $2,196 | +2.1% |
| 80210 | $2,062 | +0.5% |
| 80211 | $2,174 | +0.8% |
| 80212 | $2,508 | +2.8% |
| 80216 | $1,955 | −0.2% |
| 80218 | $1,508 | −0.9% |
| 80219 | $2,302 | −1.0% |
| 80220 | $1,785 | −1.9% |
| 80221 | $1,975 | −0.1% |
| 80222 | $1,751 | +0.2% |
| 80223 | $1,992 | +0.1% |
| 80224 | $1,594 | −0.8% |
| 80230 | $1,949 | −0.4% |
| 80231 | $1,493 | −3.2% |
| 80236 | $1,895 | −3.9% |
| 80237 | $1,837 | −0.1% |
| 80238 | $2,142 | −2.6% |
| 80239 | $1,767 | +5.0% |
| 80246 | $1,416 | −0.5% |
| 80247 | $1,737 | −5.7% |
| 80249 | $1,965 | −1.7% |
Negotiating a renewal in Denver
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Denver, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −5.7% to +5.0%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.