Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Denver, CO?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.5% of gross income.
Denver 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 Denver, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Denver, CO →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Denver, CO?
Median rent in Denver is $1,877 a month. A typical physical therapist in Colorado earns about $104,696 a year, which makes that rent 21.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Denver?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Colorado (~$104,696/yr) supports up to $2,617 a month in rent. Denver's current median rent is $1,877/mo, which leaves a $740/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Denver?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Colorado works roughly 37.3 hours a month to cover Denver's median rent of $1,877.
Where is rent cheaper than Denver for a physical therapist?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Thornton ($1,876/mo), Longmont ($1,875/mo), Thornton ($1,875/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.