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

The average size for a South Denver, Denver, CO apartment is 829 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 South Denver?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in South Denver is $1,962 per month, a 2.54% decrease from last year’s average of $2,014.

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

In South Denver, studios rent for $1,548 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,757 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,274 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,221 per month

What is the average apartment size in South Denver?

The typical apartment in South Denver offers about 829 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in South Denver?

Studio apartments in South Denver average 570 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 721 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,043 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,327 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in South Denver?

The most affordable neighborhoods in South Denver include Athmar Park ($1,213/month), Mar Lee ($1,272/month), and Harvey Park ($1,315/month), all below the citywide average of $1,912.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in South Denver?

The most expensive neighborhoods in South Denver are LoDo ($2,426/month), Belcaro ($2,631/month), and Cherry Creek ($2,967/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

South Denver, Denver, CO Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in South Denver ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

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

In South Denver, 49% of households rent while 51% 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 South Denver is $1,962, a 2.54% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,014.

Studio Apartments at $1,548 offer the most budget-friendly option with 570 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 721 square feet for $1,757, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,274 offer 1,043 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,327 sq ft) for $3,221, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in South Denver, Denver, CO

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,962	829 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,548	570 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,757	721 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,274	1,043 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,221	1,327 sq. ft.

South Denver, Denver, CO rent trends

Rental prices in South Denver, Denver, CO have decreased by 2.54% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,014 to $1,962.

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

The largest share of rentals in South Denver, Denver, CO (44%) 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 South Denver, Denver, CO?

14,581 or 49% of the households in South Denver, Denver, CO are renter-occupied while 15,421 or 51% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in South 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 South 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 Athmar Park is 39% lower than in Baker

$1,213

Athmar Park rent is 38% lower than Denver average

Average Rent $1,213

$1,981

Baker rent is 1% higher than Denver average

Average Rent $1,981

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 South 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.