What is the average apartment size in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO?

The average size for a Downtown Denver, Denver, CO apartment is 918 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 Downtown Denver?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Downtown Denver is $2,338 per month, a 3.77% decrease from last year’s average of $2,430.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Denver?

In Downtown Denver, studios rent for $1,519 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,959 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,996 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $6,434 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Denver?

The typical apartment in Downtown Denver offers about 918 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Denver?

Studio apartments in Downtown Denver average 532 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 761 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,243 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 2,171 sq. ft.

Downtown Denver, Denver, CO Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Denver?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Denver ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Denver?

In Downtown Denver, 71% of households rent while 29% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Denver is $2,338, a 3.77% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,430.

Studio Apartments at $1,519 offer the most budget-friendly option with 532 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 761 square feet for $1,959, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,996 offer 1,243 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (2,171 sq ft) for $6,434, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,338	918 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,519	532 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,959	761 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,996	1,243 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$6,434	2,171 sq. ft.

Downtown Denver, Denver, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO have decreased by 3.77% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,430 to $2,338.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO (38%) 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 Downtown Denver, Denver, CO?

4,993 or 71% of the households in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO are renter-occupied while 2,065 or 29% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Denver?

Athmar Park $1,213/month

Mar Lee $1,272/month

Harvey Park $1,315/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,912/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Denver?

LoDo $2,426/month

Belcaro $2,631/month

Cherry Creek $2,967/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	$2,967
Belcaro	$2,631
LoDo	$2,426
Platt Park	$2,414
Highland	$2,357
Downtown Denver	$2,338
Speer	$2,323
City Park	$2,200
Berkeley	$2,181
Stapleton Denver	$2,154
Cole	$2,124
Washington Park West	$2,121
RiNo Denver	$2,114
Jefferson Park	$2,087
Lowry Field	$2,063
University Hills	$2,054
Green Valley Ranch Denver	$2,054
City Park West	$2,044
Sun Valley	$2,024
Denver International Airport	$1,995
Cheesman Park	$1,992
Baker	$1,981
Overland	$1,978
Hale	$1,977
Wellshire Denver	$1,973
West Highland	$1,969
Southmoor Park	$1,950
Gateway Denver	$1,942
Five Points	$1,932
Park Hill Denver	$1,925
West Colfax	$1,890
Hampden South	$1,832
Uptown Denver	$1,822
Lincoln Park	$1,793
Congress Park	$1,788
Globeville	$1,744
Windsor	$1,709
Indian Creek	$1,689
Fort Logan	$1,687
Harvey Park South	$1,607
Bear Valley	$1,599
Capitol Hill	$1,544
Hampden	$1,479
Montbello	$1,474
Virginia Village	$1,449
Washington Virginia Vale	$1,437
East Colfax	$1,398
University	$1,371
College View - South Platte	$1,343
Goldsmith	$1,338
Harvey Park	$1,315
Mar Lee	$1,272
Athmar Park	$1,213

Denver | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Denver is 93% higher than in Athmar Park

$2,338

Downtown Denver rent is the same as Denver average

Average Rent $2,338

$1,213

Athmar Park rent is 48% lower than Denver average

Average Rent $1,213

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 Downtown Denver 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.