Apartments for Rent in Golden, CO

Prices and availability in Golden, CO were last updated on 3 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Golden, CO are: The Col, Montrachet Apartment Homes, GW Apartments, AURUM and The Avenue Lofts Golden.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Golden, CO is between $1,037 and $2,379.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Golden, CO is between $994 and $6,153.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Golden, CO is between $1,249 and $7,871.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Golden, CO is between $1,383 and $6,031.

In Golden, 43% of the residents are renting compared to 57% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 15% of Golden's rentals, 68% are small-scale complexes with under 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.

Studio apartments in Golden are around 2% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 56% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 37% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.