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

The average size for a Downtown Denver, Denver, CO apartment is 921 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Denver is $2,439 per month, a 2.87% increase from last years average of $2,371.

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

In Downtown Denver, studios rent for $1,555 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,041 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,106 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $6,851 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Denver?

The typical apartment in Downtown Denver offers about 921 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 761 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,237 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 2,219 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 32% 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: February 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Denver is $2,439, a 2.87% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,371.

Studio Apartments at $1,555 offer the most budget-friendly option with 530 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 761 square feet for $2,041, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,106 offer 1,237 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (2,219 sq ft) for $6,851, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO

Last updated: February 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,439	921 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,555	530 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,041	761 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,106	1,237 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$6,851	2,219 sq. ft.

Downtown Denver, Denver, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO have increased by 2.87% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,371 to $2,439.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO (32%) 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?

4,993 or 71% of the households in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO are renter-occupied while 2,065 or 29% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Denver?

Athmar Park $1,148/month

Mar Lee $1,239/month

Harvey Park $1,264/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,889/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Denver?

Downtown Denver $2,439/month

Belcaro $2,622/month

Cherry Creek $3,080/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	$3,080
Belcaro	$2,622
Downtown Denver	$2,439
LoDo	$2,412
Speer	$2,341
Platt Park	$2,317
Highland	$2,280
Berkeley	$2,181
Southmoor Park	$2,152
Washington Park West	$2,145
City Park	$2,100
Stapleton Denver	$2,088
Cheesman Park	$2,080
RiNo Denver	$2,074
Cole	$2,071
University Hills	$2,045
City Park West	$1,985
Denver International Airport	$1,975
West Highland	$1,971
Lowry Field	$1,967
Jefferson Park	$1,965
Hale	$1,964
Baker	$1,951
Green Valley Ranch Denver	$1,932
Park Hill Denver	$1,928
Overland	$1,922
Gateway Denver	$1,907
Wellshire Denver	$1,888
Five Points	$1,855
Globeville	$1,815
Congress Park	$1,802
West Colfax	$1,798
Hampden South	$1,798
Uptown Denver	$1,773
Lincoln Park	$1,755
Fort Logan	$1,691
Windsor	$1,637
Indian Creek	$1,633
Bear Valley	$1,590
Harvey Park South	$1,542
Capitol Hill	$1,507
Washington Virginia Vale	$1,472
Montbello	$1,451
Hampden	$1,432
Virginia Village	$1,432
Goldsmith	$1,384
East Colfax	$1,375
University	$1,326
College View - South Platte	$1,293
Harvey Park	$1,264
Mar Lee	$1,239
Athmar Park	$1,148

Denver | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Denver is 113% higher than in Athmar Park

$2,439

Downtown Denver rent is the same as Denver average

Average Rent $2,439

$1,148

Athmar Park rent is 53% lower than Denver average

Average Rent $1,148

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.