4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wheat Ridge, CO
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Wheat Ridge, Colorado as of October 2026. That's +55% higher than the citywide median of $1,881 and +15% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Wheat Ridge
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 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Wheat Ridge
Compare Wheat Ridge's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinidad | $1,500 |
| 2 | Sterling | $1,550 |
| 3 | Alamosa | $1,610 |
| 4 | Pueblo | $1,892 |
| 5 | Montrose | $1,950 |
| 6 | Clifton | $2,020 |
| 7 | Cortez | $2,020 |
| 8 | Manitou Springs | $2,150 |
| 9 | Northglenn | $2,204 |
| 10 | Granby | $2,300 |
| 11 | Timnath | $2,400 |
| 12 | Grand Junction | $2,412 |
| 13 | Greeley | $2,420 |
| 14 | Loveland | $2,460 |
| 15 | Glenwood Springs | $2,500 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $4,140 |
| 2 | Peyton | $4,110 |
| 3 | Erie | $3,920 |
| 4 | Monument | $3,840 |
| 5 | Morrison | $3,810 |
| 6 | Commerce City | $3,700 |
| 7 | Greenwood Village | $3,680 |
| 8 | Thornton | $3,583 |
| 9 | Lone Tree | $3,580 |
| 10 | Aspen | $3,580 |
| 11 | Louisville | $3,570 |
| 12 | Castle Rock | $3,565 |
| 13 | Evergreen | $3,550 |
| 14 | Littleton | $3,540 |
| 15 | Parker | $3,515 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Wheat Ridge.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Wheat Ridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada, CO | 4.7 mi | $3,470 | +$560 (+19%) |
| Lakewood, CO | 5 mi | $2,974 | +$64 (+2%) |
| Westminster, CO | 7.4 mi | $3,172 | +$262 (+9%) |
| Federal Heights, CO | 9.4 mi | $2,910 | — |
| Golden, CO | 11.3 mi | $3,220 | +$310 (+11%) |
| Denver, CO | 11.4 mi | $3,277 | +$367 (+13%) |
| Englewood, CO | 11.8 mi | $2,874 | $-36 (-1%) |
| Northglenn, CO | 12.5 mi | $2,204 | $-706 (-24%) |
| Louisville, CO | 12.9 mi | $3,570 | +$660 (+23%) |
| Broomfield, CO | 13.2 mi | $3,515 | +$605 (+21%) |
| Superior, CO | 13.2 mi | $3,039 | +$129 (+4%) |
| Morrison, CO | 13.3 mi | $3,810 | +$900 (+31%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Wheat Ridge — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Wheat Ridge?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is $2,910 per month. This is +55% higher than the citywide median of $1,881.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Wheat Ridge?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $116,400 ($9,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $55.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wheat Ridge expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wheat Ridge's 4+ bedroom median of $2,910 is +15% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 64th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wheat Ridge rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Colorado?
Among the 64 cities in Colorado with 4+ bedroom data, Wheat Ridge ranks #27 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Wheat Ridge?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Englewood ($2,874), Northglenn ($2,204).