Wheat Ridge, CO Rent History

118 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,881
1-year change
+1.1%
$21/mo
5-year change
+16.6%
$268/mo
10-year change
+50.5%
$631/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Wheat Ridge

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,250/mo—0.0%
2017$1,287/mo+3.0%+3.0%
2018$1,332/mo+3.5%+6.6%
2019$1,414/mo+6.2%+13.1%
2020$1,458/mo+3.1%+16.6%
2021$1,535/mo+5.3%+22.8%
2022$1,742/mo+13.5%+39.4%
2023$1,785/mo+2.5%+42.8%
2024$1,863/mo+4.4%+49.0%
2025$1,886/mo+1.2%+50.9%
2026$1,850/mo-1.9%+48.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Wheat Ridge changed since 2016?

Median rent in Wheat Ridge, CO was $1,250 in 2016-12 and is $1,881 as of 2026-09 — a change of $631 per month over 10 years.

How much has Wheat Ridge rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Wheat Ridge, CO has changed +16.6% ($268 per month). The current median is $1,881.

What has rent in Wheat Ridge done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Wheat Ridge, CO has changed +50.5% ($631 per month). It is now $1,881.

Is rent in Wheat Ridge going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Wheat Ridge, CO has increased +1.1% ($21/mo). Current median: $1,881.

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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.