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

The average size for a Downtown Denver, Denver, CO apartment is 900 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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Denver is $2,413 per month, a 2.5% increase from last years average of $2,354.

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

In Downtown Denver, studios rent for $1,556 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,020 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,072 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Denver?

The typical apartment in Downtown Denver offers about 900 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 750 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,197 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 28% 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: May 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Denver is $2,413, a 2.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,354.

Studio Apartments at $1,556 offer the most budget-friendly option with 530 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 750 square feet for $2,020, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,072 offer 1,197 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO

Last updated: May 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,413	900 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,556	530 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,020	750 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,072	1,197 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Denver, Denver, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO have increased by 2.5% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,354 to $2,413.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO (28%) 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?

Harvey Park $1,294/month

East Colfax $1,309/month

College View - South Platte $1,316/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,891/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Denver?

Downtown Denver $2,413/month

Belcaro $2,633/month

Cherry Creek $2,924/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	$2,924
Belcaro	$2,633
Downtown Denver	$2,413
LoDo	$2,405
Platt Park	$2,396
Speer	$2,349
Highland	$2,323
Berkeley	$2,297
Washington Park West	$2,125
City Park	$2,119
Southmoor Park	$2,115
Cole	$2,101
RiNo Denver	$2,083
Park Hill Denver	$2,071
Stapleton Denver	$2,067
Cheesman Park	$2,052
Jefferson Park	$2,033
University Hills	$2,020
Baker	$1,998
City Park West	$1,993
Hale	$1,982
Denver International Airport	$1,970
Green Valley Ranch Denver	$1,968
Overland	$1,950
West Highland	$1,949
Lowry Field	$1,934
Gateway Denver	$1,934
Wellshire Denver	$1,916
Five Points	$1,874
Harvey Park South	$1,863
West Colfax	$1,835
Hampden South	$1,825
Lincoln Park	$1,773
Uptown Denver	$1,768
Congress Park	$1,760
Fort Logan	$1,669
Capitol Hill	$1,651
Globeville	$1,646
Windsor	$1,639
Indian Creek	$1,634
Bear Valley	$1,592
University	$1,489
Montbello	$1,476
Washington Virginia Vale	$1,465
Hampden	$1,434
Virginia Village	$1,409
Goldsmith	$1,331
College View - South Platte	$1,316
East Colfax	$1,309
Harvey Park	$1,294

Denver | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Denver is 21% higher than in Baker

$2,413

Downtown Denver rent is the same as Denver average

Average Rent $2,413

$1,998

Baker rent is 17% lower than Denver average

Average Rent $1,998

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.