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

The average size for a South Denver, Denver, CO apartment is 830 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in South Denver is $1,915 per month, a 2.52% decrease from last years average of $1,964.

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

In South Denver, studios rent for $1,534 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,735 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,234 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,016 per month

What is the average apartment size in South Denver?

The typical apartment in South Denver offers about 830 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 575 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 722 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,048 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,329 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in South Denver?

The most affordable neighborhoods in South Denver include Athmar Park ($1,148/month), Mar Lee ($1,239/month), and Harvey Park ($1,264/month), all below the citywide average of $1,889.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in South Denver?

The most expensive neighborhoods in South Denver are Downtown Denver ($2,439/month), Belcaro ($2,622/month), and Cherry Creek ($3,080/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 49% 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: February 26, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South Denver is $1,915, a 2.52% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,964.

Studio Apartments at $1,534 offer the most budget-friendly option with 575 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 722 square feet for $1,735, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,234 offer 1,048 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,329 sq ft) for $3,016, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in South Denver, Denver, CO

Last updated: February 26, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,915	830 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,534	575 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,735	722 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,234	1,048 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,016	1,329 sq. ft.

South Denver, Denver, CO rent trends

Rental prices in South Denver, Denver, CO have decreased by 2.52% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,964 to $1,915.

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

The largest share of rentals in South Denver, Denver, CO (49%) 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.

Most affordable neighborhoods in South 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 South 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 Athmar Park is 41% lower than in Baker

$1,148

Athmar Park rent is 40% lower than Denver average

Average Rent $1,148

$1,951

Baker rent is 2% higher than Denver average

Average Rent $1,951

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.