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Englewood

Pop. 34,129·49th most expensive in Colorado·Rental market data updated monthly for Englewood, CO
Median rent (all units)
$1,873/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$92
Rising (Monthly)
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Englewood · $1,873
More expensive than 51% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
66/100
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Rents are 8% below what Englewood's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,873/mo
Expected by trend
$2,041/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,318
1 BR
$1,389
2 BR
$1,902
3 BR
$2,444
4 BR+
$2,874
Research median
$1,902/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,476/yr
At $1,873/mo median
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Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Englewood, CO is roughly split between renters and owners, 49.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,129
Median income
$86,800
Median age
37.4
Renters
50.8%
Age distribution
14.5%
29.9%
29.1%
15%
Under 1814.5%
18–3429.9%
35–5429.1%
55–6411.5%
65+15%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
73.2%
19.3%
White73.2%
Black3.7%
Hispanic19.3%
Asian3.1%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
20.7%
23.5%
49.3%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma20.7%
Some college23.5%
Bachelor's+49.3%
Housing tenure
49.2%
50.8%
Owner49.2%
Renter50.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Englewood, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,533 → $1,873
up 22.2%
Income
$72,193 → $86,800
up 20.2%
Population
33,500 → 34,129
up 1.9%
Renter share
50.8% → 50.8%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
44.4% → 49.3%
+4.9 pts
Median age
36.1 → 37.4
+1.3 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Englewood, CO has increased by $340 per month, settling near $1,873 after starting the period at $1,533. Median household income grew from $72,193 to $86,800 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.2% shift. Headcount in the area went from 33,500 to 34,129 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 44.4% to 49.3%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Englewood, CO reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Englewood rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Englewood, CO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Englewood is $1,873/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,318/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,902/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,389/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,444/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($86,800/yr), Englewood ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Englewood an affordable city for renters?

Englewood is considered affordable for renters. At $1,873/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($86,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Englewood falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Englewood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,873/mo in Englewood. The local median household income is $86,800/yr, meaning the typical Englewood household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Englewood?

Rent in Englewood has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Englewood rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Englewood is one of the more affordable cities in Colorado for rent, ranking #49 out of 66 tracked cities at $1,873/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Englewood?

Glendale is nearby and more affordable at $1,537/mo, which is $336 less than Englewood.

What percentage of Englewood residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.8% of Englewood households are renters, while 49.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Englewood has a strong rental market.

How does Englewood rent compare to the national average?

Englewood's median rent of $1,873/mo is $92 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Colorado, it ranks #49 out of 66 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,873/mo, rent takes ~26% of Englewood's median household income ($86,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Englewood 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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