Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Centennial, CO?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 25.5% of gross income.
Centennial rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Colorado cities have lower median rent than Centennial, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Centennial, CO →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Centennial, CO?
Median rent in Centennial is $2,228 a month. A typical physical therapist in Colorado earns about $104,696 a year, which makes that rent 25.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Centennial?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Colorado (~$104,696/yr) supports up to $2,617 a month in rent. Centennial's current median rent is $2,228/mo, which leaves a $389/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Centennial?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Colorado works roughly 44.3 hours a month to cover Centennial's median rent of $2,228.
Where is rent cheaper than Centennial for a physical therapist?
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 physical therapist salary.