Apartments for Rent in Golden, CO

Prices and availability in Golden, CO were last updated on 13 Nov 2026.

The best apartments in Golden, CO are: Altitude, Basecamp at West 8th, Fox Hill Apartments, The View at Golden Ridge and Golden Arms Apartments.

The average rent in Golden, CO is $2,275.

The price range for a studio apartment in Golden, CO is between $1,049 and $4,906.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Golden, CO is between $1,049 and $8,389.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Golden, CO is between $1,200 and $6,991.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Golden, CO is between $1,332 and $8,389.

In Golden 43% of the housing is rented out compared to 57% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 15% of Golden's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 68% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 16% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Golden are about 26 years old, on average. Of these, 53% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 95% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 7% are mid-rises, and 6% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Rental apartments in Golden come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 2% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 56% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 37% of all rentals in Golden. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.