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ZIP 80015

Pop. 72,316·Arapahoe County·14th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,832/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$867
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ZIP 80015 · $2,832
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,940
1 BR
$2,070
2 BR
$2,470
3 BR
$3,230
4 BR+
$3,610
Research median
$2,470/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$33,984/yr
At $2,832/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyArapahoe County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80015 (Centennial, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 48.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
72,316
Median income
$124,702
Median age
39.5
Renters
17.8%
Age distribution
23.3%
20.4%
29.8%
13.7%
12.7%
Under 1823.3%
18–3420.4%
35–5429.8%
55–6413.7%
65+12.7%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
63.5%
15.6%
White63.5%
Black9.8%
Hispanic15.6%
Asian8.5%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
16.7%
28.9%
48.5%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma16.7%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+48.5%
Housing tenure
82.2%
17.8%
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80015 in Centennial, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,160 → $2,832
up 31.1%
Income
$108,577 → $124,702
up 14.9%
Population
71,786 → 72,316
up 0.7%
Renter share
17.7% → 17.8%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
48.9% → 48.5%
-0.4 pts
Median age
38.2 → 39.5
+1.3 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 80015 in Centennial, CO stood at $2,160 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,832, reflecting a 31.1% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $108,577 to $124,702 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.9% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 80015 in Centennial, CO reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80015 covers Centennial, CO. The median rent here is $2,832/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,470/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($124,702/yr), ZIP 80015 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80015?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80015 (Centennial, CO) is $2,832. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80015 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80015's median rent of $2,832/mo is $867 (44%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80015 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80015 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #14 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,832/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80015?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,832/mo in ZIP 80015. The local median household income is $124,702/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80015?

Rent in ZIP 80015 has increased 8.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80015 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80015 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,832/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($124,702/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80015 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80015 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.8% of ZIP 80015 households are renters, while 82.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80015 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80015 compare to the rest of Centennial?

ZIP 80015 is pricier than Centennial as a whole. At $2,832/mo, it's $604 above the Centennial citywide median of $2,228/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80015 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80015 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,832/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 80015's median household income ($124,702/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80015 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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