2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Centennial, CO
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Centennial, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +5% higher than the citywide median of $2,228 and +42% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Centennial
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Centennial
Compare Centennial's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamosa | $970 |
| 2 | Sterling | $1,030 |
| 3 | Montrose | $1,160 |
| 4 | Stratmoor | $1,185 |
| 5 | Clifton | $1,200 |
| 6 | Cortez | $1,200 |
| 7 | Pueblo | $1,330 |
| 8 | Manitou Springs | $1,340 |
| 9 | Granby | $1,370 |
| 10 | Rifle | $1,390 |
| 11 | Grand Junction | $1,436 |
| 12 | Greeley | $1,525 |
| 13 | Woodland Park | $1,580 |
| 14 | Fruita | $1,590 |
| 15 | Evans | $1,600 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $2,833 |
| 2 | Morrison | $2,610 |
| 3 | Peyton | $2,570 |
| 4 | Commerce City | $2,530 |
| 5 | Superior | $2,529 |
| 6 | Greenwood Village | $2,520 |
| 7 | Erie | $2,520 |
| 8 | Thornton | $2,453 |
| 9 | Lone Tree | $2,450 |
| 10 | Castle Rock | $2,440 |
| 11 | Evergreen | $2,430 |
| 12 | Littleton | $2,423 |
| 13 | Parker | $2,405 |
| 14 | Broomfield | $2,405 |
| 15 | Monument | $2,400 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Centennial.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Centennial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Village, CO | 1.1 mi | $2,520 | +$177 (+8%) |
| Meridian, CO | 4.1 mi | $2,263 | $-80 (-3%) |
| Lone Tree, CO | 4.6 mi | $2,450 | +$107 (+5%) |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | 6.8 mi | $2,833 | +$490 (+21%) |
| Englewood, CO | 7.9 mi | $1,902 | $-441 (-19%) |
| Glendale, CO | 8 mi | $2,074 | $-269 (-11%) |
| Cherry Creek, CO | 8.3 mi | $1,754 | $-589 (-25%) |
| Denver, CO | 9.9 mi | $2,243 | $-100 (-4%) |
| Aurora, CO | 10.2 mi | $2,161 | $-182 (-8%) |
| Castle Pines, CO | 10.8 mi | $2,380 | +$37 (+2%) |
| Littleton, CO | 11.8 mi | $2,423 | +$80 (+3%) |
| Parker, CO | 12.9 mi | $2,405 | +$62 (+3%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Centennial — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Centennial?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Centennial, Colorado is $2,343 per month. This is +5% higher than the citywide median of $2,228.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Centennial?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $93,720 ($7,810/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.06/hour at a full-time job.
Is Centennial expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Centennial's 2-bedroom median of $2,343 is +42% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Centennial rank for 2-bedroom rent in Colorado?
Among the 66 cities in Colorado with 2-bedroom data, Centennial ranks #48 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Centennial?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Meridian ($2,263), Englewood ($1,902), Glendale ($2,074).