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

The average size for a Downtown Denver, Denver, CO apartment is 898 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 Aug / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Denver is $2,475 per month, a 4.42% increase from last years average of $2,370.

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

In Downtown Denver, studios rent for $1,623 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,092 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,172 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Denver?

The typical apartment in Downtown Denver offers about 898 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 758 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,192 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 26% 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: September 30, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Denver is $2,475, a 4.42% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,370.

Studio Apartments at $1,623 offer the most budget-friendly option with 530 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 758 square feet for $2,092, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $3,172 offer 1,192 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO

Last updated: September 30, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,475	898 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,623	530 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,092	758 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,172	1,192 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Denver, Denver, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO have increased by 4.42% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,370 to $2,475.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO (26%) 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 $1,207/month

Harvey Park $1,284/month

College View - South Platte $1,308/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,922/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Denver?

Downtown Denver $2,475/month

Belcaro $2,684/month

Cherry Creek $2,970/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	$2,970
Belcaro	$2,684
Downtown Denver	$2,475
LoDo	$2,444
Speer	$2,403
Platt Park	$2,372
Highland	$2,345
Washington Park West	$2,167
Southmoor Park	$2,154
Cole	$2,134
Park Hill Denver	$2,126
RiNo Denver	$2,121
Jefferson Park	$2,095
City Park	$2,090
Stapleton Denver	$2,079
Cheesman Park	$2,079
Lowry Field	$2,056
City Park West	$2,038
Berkeley	$2,012
Hale	$2,003
University Hills	$1,994
Baker	$1,986
Overland	$1,977
Gateway Denver	$1,976
Green Valley Ranch Denver	$1,970
Denver International Airport	$1,951
West Highland	$1,947
Five Points	$1,937
Wellshire Denver	$1,887
Hampden South	$1,879
Sun Valley	$1,872
West Colfax	$1,855
Lincoln Park	$1,799
Uptown Denver	$1,784
Congress Park	$1,773
Globeville	$1,768
Capitol Hill	$1,698
Fort Logan	$1,678
Indian Creek	$1,661
Windsor	$1,639
Bear Valley	$1,625
Harvey Park South	$1,591
University	$1,479
Hampden	$1,455
Montbello	$1,446
Goldsmith	$1,415
Washington Virginia Vale	$1,413
Virginia Village	$1,396
East Colfax	$1,366
Mar Lee	$1,327
College View - South Platte	$1,308
Harvey Park	$1,284
Athmar Park	$1,207

Denver | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Denver is 105% higher than in Athmar Park

$2,475

Downtown Denver rent is the same as Denver average

Average Rent $2,475

$1,207

Athmar Park rent is 51% lower than Denver average

Average Rent $1,207

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.