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

The average size for a Downtown Denver, Denver, CO apartment is 896 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 Jun / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Denver is $2,453 per month, a 3.03% increase from last years average of $2,381.

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

In Downtown Denver, studios rent for $1,583 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,068 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,143 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Denver?

The typical apartment in Downtown Denver offers about 896 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 530 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 755 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,187 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 28% 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: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Denver is $2,453, a 3.03% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,381.

Studio Apartments at $1,583 offer the most budget-friendly option with 530 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 755 square feet for $2,068, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $3,143 offer 1,187 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,453	896 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,583	530 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,068	755 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,143	1,187 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Denver, Denver, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO have increased by 3.03% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,381 to $2,453.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO (28%) 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?

5,198 or 71% of the households in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO are renter-occupied while 2,095 or 29% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Denver?

Athmar Park $1,221/month

Harvey Park $1,248/month

College View - South Platte $1,287/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,910/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Denver?

Downtown Denver $2,453/month

Belcaro $2,637/month

Cherry Creek $2,953/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	$2,953
Belcaro	$2,637
Downtown Denver	$2,453
LoDo	$2,424
Platt Park	$2,381
Speer	$2,370
Highland	$2,314
Cole	$2,175
Washington Park West	$2,162
Park Hill Denver	$2,141
Southmoor Park	$2,134
RiNo Denver	$2,125
Cheesman Park	$2,088
City Park	$2,085
Stapleton Denver	$2,058
Jefferson Park	$2,037
City Park West	$2,022
Berkeley	$2,022
University Hills	$2,008
Lowry Field	$1,997
Overland	$1,992
Baker	$1,991
Hale	$1,990
Gateway Denver	$1,986
Green Valley Ranch Denver	$1,953
Denver International Airport	$1,949
West Highland	$1,947
Sun Valley	$1,917
Five Points	$1,890
Wellshire Denver	$1,860
West Colfax	$1,858
Hampden South	$1,852
Globeville	$1,788
Uptown Denver	$1,779
Congress Park	$1,769
Lincoln Park	$1,769
Capitol Hill	$1,672
Bear Valley	$1,663
Indian Creek	$1,655
Fort Logan	$1,651
Windsor	$1,637
Harvey Park South	$1,595
Montbello	$1,529
University	$1,476
Hampden	$1,445
Washington Virginia Vale	$1,422
Virginia Village	$1,407
Goldsmith	$1,384
East Colfax	$1,370
Mar Lee	$1,357
College View - South Platte	$1,287
Harvey Park	$1,248
Athmar Park	$1,221

Denver | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Denver is 101% higher than in Athmar Park

$2,453

Downtown Denver rent is the same as Denver average

Average Rent $2,453

$1,221

Athmar Park rent is 50% lower than Denver average

Average Rent $1,221

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.