ZIP Code · CO

ZIP 80014

Part of Aurora, CO

Pop. 39,496·Arapahoe County·138th most expensive ZIP in Colorado

Median rent (all units)

$1,599/mo

Year-over-Year

-1.1%

Month-over-Month

-0.6%

vs US Median

-$333

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 80014 · $1,599

More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,178

1 BR

$1,252

2 BR

$1,494

3 BR

$1,959

4 BR+

$2,181

Research median

$1,494/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 80014 usually run 1.1% below trend in February and 1% above it in July, about $34 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 80014 is 8.2% below its high of $1,741 in December 2023, at $1,599 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Colorado

Rent in ZIP 80014 changed -1.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.3%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 80014 rose 29.5% while median household income rose 25.4% ($58,386 to $73,210). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 80014 is 17.3% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($73,210) is $1,830 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,750); a 1-bedroom is $1,860.

Rank in Aurora

4th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Aurora.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 80246, 6 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,360/mo), about $2,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 80014. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,188/yr

At $1,599/mo median

Location

CityAurora

StateCO

CountyArapahoe County

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 1.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-1.1% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80014 (Aurora, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 44.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

39,496

Median income

$73,210

Median age

40.9

Renters

39.2%

Age distribution

15.2%

25.2%

24.3%

24.4%

Under 1815.2%

18–3425.2%

35–5424.3%

55–6410.9%

65+24.4%

Gender

49.9%

50.1%

Male49.9%

Female50.1%

Race & ethnicity

58.4%

14.4%

16.9%

White58.4%

Black14.4%

Hispanic16.9%

Asian8.8%

Other1.5%

Education (25+)

18.9%

30%

44.8%

No HS diploma6.3%

HS diploma18.9%

Some college30%

Bachelor's+44.8%

Housing tenure

60.8%

39.2%

Owner60.8%

Renter39.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80014 in Aurora, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,432 → $1,599

up 11.7%

Income

$64,175 → $73,210

up 14.1%

Population

39,149 → 39,496

up 0.9%

Renter share

40.3% → 39.2%

-1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

42.6% → 44.8%

+2.2 pts

Rent in ZIP 80014 in Aurora, CO has climbed 11.7% since 2021, going from about $1,432 per month to roughly $1,599 today. Census figures show median household income at $73,210 today, compared with $64,175 five years earlier. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 42.6% to 44.8%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 80014 covers Aurora, CO. The median rent here is $1,599/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,252/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,494/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($73,210/yr), ZIP 80014 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80014?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,599/mo in ZIP 80014. The local median household income is $73,210/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80014?

Rent in ZIP 80014 has fallen 1.1% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 8.2% below its high of $1,741 in December 2023.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 80014?

Asking rents in ZIP 80014 are usually lowest in February, about 1.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $34 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 80014?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 80014 rose 29.5% while median household income rose 25.4%, from $58,386 to $73,210. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 80014 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80014 is one of the more affordable among Colorado ZIP codes for rent, ranking #138 of 168 at $1,599/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 80014 changed -1.1%, against a typical +1.3% across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks.