Wheat Ridge, CO Rent History

116 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,952
1-year change
+7.4%
$135/mo
5-year change
+22.8%
$363/mo
10-year change
+55.3%
$695/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Wheat Ridge

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,257/mo0.0%
2017$1,293/mo+2.9%+2.9%
2018$1,340/mo+3.6%+6.6%
2019$1,428/mo+6.6%+13.6%
2020$1,473/mo+3.2%+17.2%
2021$1,556/mo+5.6%+23.8%
2022$1,761/mo+13.2%+40.1%
2023$1,809/mo+2.7%+43.9%
2024$1,888/mo+4.4%+50.2%
2025$1,814/mo-3.9%+44.3%
2026$1,871/mo+3.1%+48.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Wheat Ridge changed since 2016?

Median rent in Wheat Ridge, CO was $1,257 in 2016-12 and is $1,952 as of 2026-07 — a change of $695 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 +22.8% ($363 per month). The current median is $1,952.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Wheat Ridge, CO has changed +55.3% ($695 per month). It is now $1,952.

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

Year over year, median rent in Wheat Ridge, CO has increased +7.4% ($135/mo). Current median: $1,952.

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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.