Denver, CO Rent History

137 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,884
1-year change
+3.2%
$58/mo
5-year change
+11.1%
$188/mo
10-year change
+32.9%
$466/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Denver

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,333/mo0.0%
2016$1,398/mo+4.9%+4.9%
2017$1,453/mo+3.9%+9.0%
2018$1,516/mo+4.3%+13.7%
2019$1,569/mo+3.5%+17.7%
2020$1,605/mo+2.3%+20.4%
2021$1,618/mo+0.8%+21.4%
2022$1,840/mo+13.7%+38.0%
2023$1,897/mo+3.1%+42.3%
2024$1,921/mo+1.3%+44.1%
2025$1,830/mo-4.7%+37.3%
2026$1,846/mo+0.9%+38.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Denver changed since 2015?

Median rent in Denver, CO was $1,292 in 2015-01 and is $1,884 as of 2026-07 — a change of $592 per month over 11 years.

How much has Denver rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Denver, CO has changed +11.1% ($188 per month). The current median is $1,884.

What has rent in Denver done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Denver, CO has changed +32.9% ($466 per month). It is now $1,884.

Is rent in Denver going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Denver, CO has increased +3.2% ($58/mo). Current median: $1,884.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.