What is the average apartment size in Wheat Ridge?

The average size for a Wheat Ridge, CO apartment is 860 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Wheat Ridge is $1,680 per month, a 3.44% decrease from last years average of $1,740.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Wheat Ridge?

In Wheat Ridge, studios rent for $1,059 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,529 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,834 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,150 per month

What is the average apartment size in Wheat Ridge?

The typical apartment in Wheat Ridge offers about 860 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Wheat Ridge?

Studio apartments in Wheat Ridge average 392 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 705 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,044 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,111 sq. ft.

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 52% of rentals in this range.

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

In Wheat Ridge, 48% of households rent while 52% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Wheat Ridge is $1,680, a 3.44% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,740.

Studio Apartments at $1,059 offer the most budget-friendly option with 392 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 705 square feet for $1,529, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,834 offer 1,044 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,111 sq ft) for $2,150, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Wheat Ridge, CO

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,680	860 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,059	392 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,529	705 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,834	1,044 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,150	1,111 sq. ft.

Wheat Ridge, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Wheat Ridge, CO have decreased by 3.44% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,740 to $1,680.

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

The largest share of rentals in Wheat Ridge, CO (52%) 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?

7,163 or 48% of the households in Wheat Ridge, CO are renter-occupied while 7,878 or 52% are owner-occupied.

How Wheat Ridge Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Wheat Ridge	$1,680
Denver	$1,889
Colorado Springs	$1,491
Aurora	$1,642
Boulder	$2,441
Lakewood	$1,800
Fort Collins	$1,947
Littleton	$2,013
Englewood	$1,890
Broomfield	$1,951
Westminster	$1,813
Thornton	$1,794
Longmont, CO	$1,829
Parker	$2,025
Centennial	$2,066
Arvada	$1,822
Northglenn	$1,704
Glendale, CO	$1,621
Golden, CO	$2,181
Brighton, CO	$1,888
Commerce City	$1,823

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.