What is the average apartment size in Capitol Hill, Denver, Denver County, CO?

The average size for a Capitol Hill, Denver, Denver County, CO apartment is 693 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Capitol Hill?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Capitol Hill is $1,651 per month, a 4.21% increase from last years average of $1,584.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Capitol Hill?

In Capitol Hill, studios rent for $1,146 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,645 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,287 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Capitol Hill?

The typical apartment in Capitol Hill offers about 693 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Capitol Hill?

Studio apartments in Capitol Hill average 416 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 692 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,040 sq. ft.

Capitol Hill, Denver, Denver County, CO Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Capitol Hill?

The typical rent budget in Capitol Hill ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 35% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Capitol Hill?

In Capitol Hill, 76% of households rent while 24% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: June 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Capitol Hill is $1,651, a 4.21% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,584.

Studio Apartments at $1,146 offer the most budget-friendly option with 416 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 692 square feet for $1,645, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,287 offer 1,040 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Capitol Hill, Denver, Denver County, CO

Last updated: June 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,651	693 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,146	416 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,645	692 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,287	1,040 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Capitol Hill, Denver, Denver County, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Capitol Hill, Denver, Denver County, CO have increased by 4.21% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,584 to $1,651.

What's the typical rent budget in Capitol Hill, Denver, Denver County, CO?

The largest share of rentals in Capitol Hill, Denver, Denver County, CO (35%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Capitol Hill, Denver, Denver County, CO?

6,449 or 76% of the households in Capitol Hill, Denver, Denver County, CO are renter-occupied while 2,052 or 24% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Capitol Hill?

Athmar Park $1,193/month

Mar Lee $1,228/month

Harvey Park $1,294/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,891/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Capitol Hill?

Downtown Denver $2,413/month

Belcaro $2,633/month

Cherry Creek $2,924/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Denver, CO By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Cherry Creek	$2,924
Belcaro	$2,633
Downtown Denver	$2,413
LoDo	$2,405
Platt Park	$2,396
Speer	$2,349
Highland	$2,323
Berkeley	$2,297
Washington Park West	$2,125
City Park	$2,119
Southmoor Park	$2,115
Cole	$2,101
RiNo Denver	$2,083
Park Hill Denver	$2,071
Stapleton Denver	$2,067
Cheesman Park	$2,052
Jefferson Park	$2,033
University Hills	$2,020
Baker	$1,998
City Park West	$1,993
Hale	$1,982
Denver International Airport	$1,970
Green Valley Ranch Denver	$1,968
Overland	$1,950
West Highland	$1,949
Lowry Field	$1,934
Gateway Denver	$1,934
Wellshire Denver	$1,916
Sun Valley	$1,910
Five Points	$1,874
Harvey Park South	$1,863
West Colfax	$1,835
Hampden South	$1,825
Lincoln Park	$1,773
Uptown Denver	$1,768
Congress Park	$1,760
Fort Logan	$1,669
Capitol Hill	$1,651
Windsor	$1,639
Indian Creek	$1,634
Bear Valley	$1,592
University	$1,489
Montbello	$1,476
Washington Virginia Vale	$1,465
Hampden	$1,434
Virginia Village	$1,409
Goldsmith	$1,331
College View - South Platte	$1,316
East Colfax	$1,309
Harvey Park	$1,294
Mar Lee	$1,228
Athmar Park	$1,193

Denver | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Capitol Hill is 38% higher than in Athmar Park

$1,651

Capitol Hill rent is the same as Denver average

Average Rent $1,651

$1,193

Athmar Park rent is 28% lower than Denver average

Average Rent $1,193

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Capitol Hill apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.