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    3720 Parfet Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
    2 BEDS $1,744+
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    5851-5885 West 30Th Ave, Denver, CO 80214
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    2 BEDS $1,645+
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    7333 W. 38Th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
    STUDIO $1,584+
    1 BED $1,882+
    2 BEDS $2,236+
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    11901 Ridge Rd., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
    STUDIO $1,417+
    1 BED $1,605+
    2 BEDS $2,398+
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    3501 Wadsworth Blvd, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
    1 BED $1,905
    2 BEDS $2,299+
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    4295 Kendall Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
    1 BED $1,401
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    3601 Eaton St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80212
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    2 BEDS $1,625
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    3601 Parfet Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
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    10068 West 52Nd Place, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
    1 BED $1,441+
    2 BEDS $1,596+
    3 BEDS $2,378+
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    9700 W 51St Pl, Arvada, CO 80002
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    2 BEDS $1,495+
    3 BEDS $2,310
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    5350 Everett Street, Aravada, CO 80002
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    1 BED $1,357
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    5351-5361 Everett St, Arvada, CO 80002
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    2 BEDS $1,525+

  • 5379 Estes St, Arvada, CO 80004
    2 BEDS $1,000+
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    5310 Allison Street, Arvada, CO 80002
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    1 BED $869
    2 BEDS $1,082
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    5352 Allison St, Arvada, CO 80002
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    5458 Lee Street, Arvada, CO 80002
    1 BED $1,644+
    2 BEDS $2,357+
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    6201 W 26Th Ave., Edgewater, CO 80214
    1 BED $1,383+
    2 BEDS $1,875+
    3 BEDS $1,977+
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    6777 West 19Th Place, Lakewood, CO 80214
    1 BED $1,220+
    2 BEDS $1,556+
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    6792 W. 19Th Place, Lakewood, CO 80214
    1 BED $1,565+
    2 BEDS $1,539+

  • 10364 W. 58Th Place, Arvada, CO 80004-5045
    1 BED $950+
    2 BEDS $1,100+
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    9855 West 59Th Ave, Arvada, CO 80004
    STUDIO $1,494+
    1 BED $1,544+
    2 BEDS $1,965+
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    1679 Reed St, Lakewood, CO 80214
    1 BED $1,295
    2 BEDS $1,525
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    1724 N Robb St, Lakewood, CO 80215
    1 BED $1,444+
    2 BEDS $1,552+
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  • 7500 Robinson Way, Arvada, CO 80003
    1 BED $1,595+
    2 BEDS $1,735+
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    5854 Vance St, Arvada, CO 80003
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    1 BED $1,395
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Average rent in Wheat Ridge, CO

$1,790/mo Wheat Ridge, CO average rental price, November 2024
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Wheat Ridge, CO is $1,790.

Wheat Ridge, CO apartment rent ranges

About 44% of apartment rents in Wheat Ridge, CO range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over > $2,000 represent 30% of apartments. Around 24% of Wheat Ridge’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 2% of apartments are priced between $701-$1,000.

Wheat Ridge, CO rent trends

Check out the average rent prices in Wheat Ridge by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,748, the average rent in Wheat Ridge, CO is $1,790.

Getting around in Wheat Ridge, CO

15 /100
Car-Dependent
33 /100
Some Transit
40 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 15, Transit Score®: 33, Bike Score®: 40

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Wheat Ridge, CO last updated?

Prices and availability in Wheat Ridge, CO were last updated on 8 Dec 2024.

What are the best apartments in Wheat Ridge, CO?

The best apartments in Wheat Ridge, CO are: Kendall Street Apts, West 38, 3601 Eaton St, Trace West and Trace.

What is the average rent in Wheat Ridge, CO?

The average rent in Wheat Ridge, CO is $1,790. Start your search for apartments in Wheat Ridge, CO now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Wheat Ridge, CO?

The price range for a studio apartment in Wheat Ridge, CO is between $1,417 and $3,316. View all studio apartments in Wheat Ridge, CO.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wheat Ridge, CO?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wheat Ridge, CO is between $1,401 and $4,931. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Wheat Ridge, CO now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Wheat Ridge, CO?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Wheat Ridge, CO is between $1,596 and $5,448. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Wheat Ridge, CO.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Wheat Ridge, CO?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Wheat Ridge, CO is between $1,645 and $7,879. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Wheat Ridge, CO.

What type of rental buildings are in Wheat Ridge, CO?

In Wheat Ridge, 48% of the residents are renting compared to 52% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 10% of Wheat Ridge’s rentals, 73% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Wheat Ridge, CO?

The average age of rental buildings in Wheat Ridge is 36 years old, with 33% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 5 stories, of which 84% are garden-style apartment communities, 8% are mid-sized buildings, and 15% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Wheat Ridge, CO?

Rental apartments in Wheat Ridge come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 9% 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 53% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 30% of all rentals in Wheat Ridge. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

Living in Wheat Ridge, CO

At the foot of the Rocky Mountains are the apartments and houses for rent in Wheat Ridge, CO, a business-friendly small town next to Denver and the I-70 Corridor. Renting in Wheat Ridge provides mountain range views and short commutes to major interstate highways, as well as the breathtaking Rocky Mountains and the amenities of Denver. Specifically, the apartments and houses for rent in Wheat Ridge are 10 miles west of Denver; 18 miles west of Aurora; 23 miles southeast of Boulder; and 75 miles north of Colorado Springs. The biggest industries are retail, health care, education and manufacturing. Renters will find life at the base of the beautiful Rocky Mountains is a bit cool with the average temperature being 51°F.

Renting in Wheat Ridge, CO

Renting in Wheat Ridge is full of commuting professionals and is also senior-friendly. Here, renters have access to an excellent system of walking trails that connect Wheat Ridge's neighborhoods, parks, and commercial centers and even extend to neighboring small towns. Rentals are also close to more than 20 city parks with soccer, baseball, basketball, pools, trails and a skatepark. There are also a variety of single-family homes, apartment lofts and townhouses for rent. The majority of rentals in Wheat Ridge were built between 1940 and 1979. The more affordable houses and apartments are typically in the northern areas, while the more expensive rentals are in the southeast, closer to Denver. For senior living, look for houses for rent in Wadsworth and Clear Creek Crossing. Meanwhile, renters find the most walkable neighborhoods are Lakeside, Barths and Kipling.

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Shopping in Wheat Ridge, CO

The most popular shopping destination is 16th Street Mall in Denver (eight miles northwest via I-70). Otherwise, for everyday errands, renters choose the local Target and Walmart or go to places like the Chase Plaza and Hillside Shopping Center. Or, the downtown commercial district of Wheat Ridge begins at West 38th Avenue and is called Ridge at 38. This is where renters like to shop at Peter Damian Fine Jewelry & Antiques and dine at Right Coast Pizza, Tarzza di Caffe, The Bardo Coffee House and La Fonda. When renting in Wheat Ridge, there is a Safeway. However, renters also enjoy a wide variety of independent grocery stores, such as Sprouts Farmers Market; Natural Grocers; Wheat Ridge Marketplace; King Soopers; and The Coop & Kitchen. Most rentals in Wheat Ridge are also just a five-minute walk from a restaurant, bar or café.

Transportation in Wheat Ridge, CO

When renting in Wheat Ridge, a car is needed for most errands. Alternatively, the Regional Transportation District (RTD) provides public transit to renters in Wheat Ridge for a fast commute. To reach Denver from Wheat Ridge in less than an hour, renters go to the downtown bus stop at West 38th Avenue and Youngfield Street and take Bus 38, which also takes renters into Berkley and Aveda. Additionally, the closest airport to Wheat Ridge is Denver International Airport (28 miles northeast via I-70). Finally, an 11-mile rail transit corridor called The Gold Line will soon take renters from Wheat Ridge to Denver in 27 minutes.

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