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Superior

Pop. 13,305·18th most expensive in Colorado·Superior rents are up 10.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,450/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$485
Rising (Monthly)
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Superior · $2,450
More expensive than 78% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
61/100
Good value
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 6% below what Superior's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,450/mo
Expected by trend
$2,599/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Superior's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$2,100
2 BR
$2,529
3 BR
$3,112
4 BR+
$3,039
Research median
$2,529/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
$29,400/yr
At $2,450/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.7% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Superior, CO is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 78.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,305
Median income
$159,434
Median age
36.9
Renters
39.1%
Age distribution
24.4%
21.4%
32%
12.8%
Under 1824.4%
18–3421.4%
35–5432%
55–6412.8%
65+9.4%
Gender
52.2%
47.8%
Male52.2%
Female47.8%
Race & ethnicity
71.1%
14.8%
White71.1%
Black1.1%
Hispanic9.9%
Asian14.8%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
15.7%
78.8%
HS diploma5.1%
Some college15.7%
Bachelor's+78.8%
Housing tenure
60.9%
39.1%
Owner60.9%
Renter39.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Superior, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,915 → $2,450
up 27.9%
Income
$131,757 → $159,434
up 21.0%
Population
13,283 → 13,305
up 0.2%
Renter share
40.5% → 39.1%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
77.2% → 78.8%
+1.6 pts

Rent in Superior, CO has climbed 27.9% since 2021, going from about $1,915 per month to roughly $2,450 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $131,757 in 2021 to $159,434 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 6.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Superior, CO market of 2021.

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By apartment size

Superior rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Superior. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Superior, CO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Superior is $2,450/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $2,529/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,100/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,112/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($159,434/yr), Superior ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Superior an affordable city for renters?

Superior is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,450/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($159,434/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Superior falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Superior?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,450/mo in Superior. The local median household income is $159,434/yr, meaning the typical Superior household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Superior?

Rent in Superior has increased 10.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Superior rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Superior is one of the pricier cities in Colorado for rent, ranking #18 out of 66 tracked cities at $2,450/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Superior?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Superior ($2,450/mo): Broomfield ($2,035/mo), Arvada ($2,094/mo), Lafayette ($2,250/mo).

What percentage of Superior residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.1% of Superior households are renters, while 60.9% are owner-occupied. Superior leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Superior rent compare to the national average?

Superior's median rent of $2,450/mo is $485 (25%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Colorado, it ranks #18 out of 66 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,450/mo, rent takes ~18% of Superior's median household income ($159,434/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Superior 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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