Can A Customer Service Representative Afford Rent in Centennial, CO?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 60% of gross income.

Centennial rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado state estimate).

Centennial median rent
$2,228/mo
Customer Service Representative salary (Colorado)
$44,531/yr
Rent as % of income
60%
Gross monthly income works out to about $3,711, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,113/mo in rent. Centennial's median rent of $2,228 exceeds that threshold by $1,115/mo, putting a customer service representative salary into the rent-burdened range here. A customer service representative works roughly 104.1 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a customer service representative salary

Customer service rep pay sits below the rent threshold for a one-bedroom in most US metros. At the national-average CSR salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,060 a month in rent, which is below median rent in most cities tracked here.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Colorado cities have lower median rent than Centennial, which improves the affordability math on a customer service representative salary:

Louisville, CO
$2,227/mo (60% of income)
Security-Widefield, CO
$2,226/mo (60% of income)
Woodland Park, CO
$2,225/mo (60% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a customer service representative afford rent in Centennial, CO?

Median rent in Centennial is $2,228 a month. A typical customer service representative in Colorado earns about $44,531 a year, which makes that rent 60% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a customer service representative afford in Centennial?

Using the 30% rule, a customer service representative salary in Colorado (~$44,531/yr) supports up to $1,113 a month in rent. Centennial's current median rent is $2,228/mo, which is $1,115/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a customer service representative work to cover rent in Centennial?

At an hourly equivalent of about $21 an hour, a customer service representative in Colorado works roughly 104.1 hours a month to cover Centennial's median rent of $2,228.

Where is rent cheaper than Centennial for a customer service representative?

Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Louisville ($2,227/mo), Security-Widefield ($2,226/mo), Woodland Park ($2,225/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a customer service representative salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Colorado state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Centennial, CO. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.