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

The average size for a Downtown Denver, Denver, CO apartment is 922 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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Denver is $2,442 per month, a 2.82% increase from last years average of $2,375.

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

In Downtown Denver, studios rent for $1,562 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,039 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,120 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Denver?

The typical apartment in Downtown Denver offers about 922 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 761 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,238 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 29% 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: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Denver is $2,442, a 2.82% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,375.

Studio Apartments at $1,562 offer the most budget-friendly option with 530 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 761 square feet for $2,039, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,120 offer 1,238 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,442	922 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,562	530 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,039	761 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,120	1,238 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Denver, Denver, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO have increased by 2.82% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,375 to $2,442.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO (29%) 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.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Denver?

Mar Lee $1,225/month

East Colfax $1,303/month

Harvey Park $1,306/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,887/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Denver?

Downtown Denver $2,442/month

Belcaro $2,644/month

Cherry Creek $2,919/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	$2,919
Belcaro	$2,644
Downtown Denver	$2,442
Platt Park	$2,403
LoDo	$2,400
Speer	$2,334
Highland	$2,282
Berkeley	$2,181
Southmoor Park	$2,119
Washington Park West	$2,116
Cole	$2,110
City Park	$2,109
RiNo Denver	$2,084
Stapleton Denver	$2,061
Cheesman Park	$2,059
University Hills	$2,015
Jefferson Park	$2,005
City Park West	$1,986
Hale	$1,986
Baker	$1,986
West Highland	$1,975
Denver International Airport	$1,963
Sun Valley	$1,948
Green Valley Ranch Denver	$1,940
Lowry Field	$1,925
Gateway Denver	$1,923
Wellshire Denver	$1,922
Overland	$1,917
Five Points	$1,868
West Colfax	$1,843
Park Hill Denver	$1,802
Congress Park	$1,793
Hampden South	$1,776
Lincoln Park	$1,772
Uptown Denver	$1,762
Fort Logan	$1,714
Harvey Park South	$1,650
Capitol Hill	$1,649
Windsor	$1,644
Indian Creek	$1,628
Bear Valley	$1,590
Washington Virginia Vale	$1,493
University	$1,482
Montbello	$1,472
Virginia Village	$1,415
Hampden	$1,412
Goldsmith	$1,344
College View - South Platte	$1,320
Harvey Park	$1,306
East Colfax	$1,303
Mar Lee	$1,225

Denver | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Denver is 23% higher than in Baker

$2,442

Downtown Denver rent is the same as Denver average

Average Rent $2,442

$1,986

Baker rent is 19% lower than Denver average

Average Rent $1,986

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.