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

The average size for a South Denver, Denver, CO apartment is 829 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 Feb / 2026, the average rent in South Denver is $1,916 per month, a 2.6% decrease from last years average of $1,967.

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

In South Denver, studios rent for $1,537 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,718 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,249 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,142 per month

What is the average apartment size in South Denver?

The typical apartment in South Denver offers about 829 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 1,049 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 ($1,210/month), Mar Lee ($1,252/month), and Harvey Park ($1,295/month), all below the citywide average of $1,885.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in South Denver?

The most expensive neighborhoods in South Denver are Downtown Denver ($2,458/month), Belcaro ($2,617/month), and Cherry Creek ($2,963/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 43% 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: April 09, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South Denver is $1,916, a 2.6% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,967.

Studio Apartments at $1,537 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 $1,718, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,249 offer 1,049 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,329 sq ft) for $3,142, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in South Denver, Denver, CO

Last updated: April 09, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,916	829 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,537	575 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,718	722 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,249	1,049 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,142	1,329 sq. ft.

South Denver, Denver, CO rent trends

Rental prices in South Denver, Denver, CO have decreased by 2.6% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,967 to $1,916.

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

The largest share of rentals in South Denver, Denver, CO (43%) 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?

14,924 or 49% of the households in South Denver, Denver, CO are renter-occupied while 15,702 or 51% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in South Denver?

Athmar Park $1,210/month

Mar Lee $1,252/month

Harvey Park $1,295/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,885/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in South Denver?

Downtown Denver $2,458/month

Belcaro $2,617/month

Cherry Creek $2,963/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	$2,963
Belcaro	$2,617
Downtown Denver	$2,458
LoDo	$2,407
Platt Park	$2,376
Speer	$2,343
Highland	$2,270
Berkeley	$2,181
Southmoor Park	$2,131
Washington Park West	$2,115
City Park	$2,106
Cole	$2,104
RiNo Denver	$2,076
Stapleton Denver	$2,064
Cheesman Park	$2,059
Jefferson Park	$2,015
University Hills	$2,006
City Park West	$1,994
Baker	$1,989
Hale	$1,987
West Highland	$1,961
Denver International Airport	$1,947
Lowry Field	$1,922
Gateway Denver	$1,920
Wellshire Denver	$1,917
Green Valley Ranch Denver	$1,890
Overland	$1,869
Five Points	$1,868
West Colfax	$1,854
Park Hill Denver	$1,817
Hampden South	$1,785
Lincoln Park	$1,780
Congress Park	$1,768
Uptown Denver	$1,761
Fort Logan	$1,714
Globeville	$1,670
Capitol Hill	$1,643
Windsor	$1,635
Harvey Park South	$1,625
Indian Creek	$1,611
Bear Valley	$1,577
Montbello	$1,481
University	$1,480
Washington Virginia Vale	$1,480
Virginia Village	$1,421
Hampden	$1,404
Goldsmith	$1,346
East Colfax	$1,314
College View - South Platte	$1,312
Harvey Park	$1,295
Mar Lee	$1,252
Athmar Park	$1,210

Denver | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Athmar Park is 39% lower than in Baker

$1,210

Athmar Park rent is 37% lower than Denver average

Average Rent $1,210

$1,989

Baker rent is 4% higher than Denver average

Average Rent $1,989

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.