Average rent in Denver by home type
| Home type | Asking rent / month |
|---|---|
| Studio | $960 – $1,560 · median $1,200 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,210 – $1,960 · median $1,505 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,640 – $2,660 · median $2,045 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,240 – $3,640 · median $2,800 |
| House (3–4 bed) | $2,380 – $3,880 · median $2,980 |
Medians are published figures; the low–high spread is a derived advertised range (0.8× / 1.3× the median). Actual signed rents vary with the building, unit and lease terms.
What is a fair rent here?
A fair rent in Denver is at or below the median asking figure for that home type. Compare a few listings and check what tenants report actually signing — the gap between asking and signed is your room to negotiate.
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How much is rent for a 1-bedroom in Denver?
As of September 2026, the median asking rent for a 1-bedroom in Denver is about $1,505 per month (Zumper city rent reports (September 2026) and the Zillow Observed Rent Index single-family series (August 2026)), with advertised listings roughly $1,210 to $1,960.
What is a fair rent in Denver?
A fair rent sits at or below the median asking figure for that home type. Landlords advertise high and negotiate, so tenants often sign below the median — compare a few listings and check what tenants report actually signing on Mizan.
Where do these rent figures come from?
Apartment medians come from Zumper's published city rent reports (September 2026); house figures from the Zillow Observed Rent Index single-family series (August 2026). The low–high spread is a derived advertised range around the published median.