What is the average apartment size in Wheat Ridge?

The average size for a Wheat Ridge, CO apartment is 881 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 Wheat Ridge?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Wheat Ridge is $1,780 per month, a 1% increase from last years average of $1,762.

What is the average apartment size in Wheat Ridge?

The typical apartment in Wheat Ridge offers about 881 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Wheat Ridge, CO Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Wheat Ridge ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

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

In Wheat Ridge, 46% of households rent while 54% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Wheat Ridge is $1,780, a 1% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,762.

One-bedroom apartments provide 706 square feet for $1,577, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,997 offer 1,058 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,143 sq ft) for $2,024, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Wheat Ridge, CO

Last updated: August 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,780	881 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,577	706 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,997	1,058 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,024	1,143 sq. ft.

Wheat Ridge, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Wheat Ridge, CO have increased by 1% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,762 to $1,780.

What's the typical rent budget in Wheat Ridge, CO?

The largest share of rentals in Wheat Ridge, CO (47%) 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 Wheat Ridge, CO?

6,848 or 46% of the households in Wheat Ridge, CO are renter-occupied while 8,182 or 54% are owner-occupied.

How Wheat Ridge Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Wheat Ridge	$1,780
Denver	$1,910
Colorado Springs	$1,531
Aurora	$1,661
Lakewood	$1,794
Boulder	$2,473
Fort Collins	$2,047
Littleton	$2,050
Englewood	$1,899
Loveland	$1,900
Arvada	$1,844
Longmont, CO	$1,946
Parker	$2,047
Westminster	$1,849
Broomfield	$1,984
Golden	$2,205
Thornton	$1,789
Centennial, CO	$2,056
Commerce City, CO	$1,887
Brighton, CO	$1,997
Lone Tree, CO	$2,041

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 Wheat 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.