What is the average apartment size in Dakota Ridge?

The average size for a Dakota Ridge, Jefferson County, CO apartment is 878 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 Dakota Ridge?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Dakota Ridge is $2,007 per month, a 1.53% decrease from last year’s average of $2,038.

What is the average apartment size in Dakota Ridge?

The typical apartment in Dakota Ridge offers about 878 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Dakota Ridge, Jefferson County, CO Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Dakota Ridge?

The typical rent budget in Dakota Ridge ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 59% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Dakota Ridge?

In Dakota Ridge, 17% of households rent while 83% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Dakota Ridge is $2,007, a 1.53% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,038.

One-bedroom apartments provide 712 square feet for $1,711, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,163 offer 977 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,167 sq ft) for $2,660, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Dakota Ridge, Jefferson County, CO

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,007	878 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,711	712 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,163	977 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,660	1,167 sq. ft.

Dakota Ridge, Jefferson County, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Dakota Ridge, Jefferson County, CO have decreased by 1.53% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,038 to $2,007.

What's the typical rent budget in Dakota Ridge, Jefferson County, CO?

The largest share of rentals in Dakota Ridge, Jefferson County, CO (59%) 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 Dakota Ridge, Jefferson County, CO?

2,243 or 17% of the households in Dakota Ridge, Jefferson County, CO are renter-occupied while 10,819 or 83% are owner-occupied.

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How Dakota Ridge Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Dakota Ridge	$2,007
Denver	$1,912
Lakewood	$1,830
Englewood	$1,940
Littleton	$2,091
Boulder	$2,490
Aurora	$1,695
Arvada	$1,841
Colorado Springs	$1,517
Fort Collins	$2,006
Berkley	$1,841
Ken Caryl	$2,187
Fairmount	$2,417
Cherry Creek	$1,852
Inverness	$2,079
Twin Lakes	$1,139

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 Dakota Ridge 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.