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

The average size for a Downtown Denver, Denver, CO apartment is 902 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 May / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Denver is $2,441 per month, a 3.13% increase from last years average of $2,367.

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

In Downtown Denver, studios rent for $1,565 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,040 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,116 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Denver?

The typical apartment in Downtown Denver offers about 902 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 754 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,196 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 27% 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: July 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Denver is $2,441, a 3.13% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,367.

Studio Apartments at $1,565 offer the most budget-friendly option with 530 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 754 square feet for $2,040, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,116 offer 1,196 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO

Last updated: July 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,441	902 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,565	530 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,040	754 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,116	1,196 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Denver, Denver, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO have increased by 3.13% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,367 to $2,441.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO (27%) 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 $1,202/month

College View - South Platte $1,304/month

Harvey Park $1,310/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,906/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Denver?

Downtown Denver $2,441/month

Belcaro $2,641/month

Cherry Creek $2,966/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	$2,966
Belcaro	$2,641
Downtown Denver	$2,441
LoDo	$2,432
Platt Park	$2,363
Speer	$2,363
Highland	$2,340
Washington Park West	$2,147
Southmoor Park	$2,147
City Park	$2,141
Cole	$2,125
RiNo Denver	$2,110
Cheesman Park	$2,088
Stapleton Denver	$2,084
Park Hill Denver	$2,081
Berkeley	$2,057
Jefferson Park	$2,046
University Hills	$2,033
City Park West	$2,018
Baker	$2,008
Hale	$2,000
Lowry Field	$1,986
Denver International Airport	$1,980
Overland	$1,975
West Highland	$1,964
Green Valley Ranch Denver	$1,946
Gateway Denver	$1,940
Wellshire Denver	$1,932
Sun Valley	$1,893
Five Points	$1,891
Hampden South	$1,845
West Colfax	$1,830
Lincoln Park	$1,786
Uptown Denver	$1,783
Congress Park	$1,758
Fort Logan	$1,686
Bear Valley	$1,683
Capitol Hill	$1,663
Globeville	$1,661
Windsor	$1,653
Indian Creek	$1,648
Harvey Park South	$1,531
University	$1,505
Montbello	$1,488
Hampden	$1,450
Washington Virginia Vale	$1,433
Virginia Village	$1,393
Goldsmith	$1,348
East Colfax	$1,347
Mar Lee	$1,310
Harvey Park	$1,310
College View - South Platte	$1,304
Athmar Park	$1,202

Denver | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Denver is 103% higher than in Athmar Park

$2,441

Downtown Denver rent is the same as Denver average

Average Rent $2,441

$1,202

Athmar Park rent is 51% lower than Denver average

Average Rent $1,202

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.