ZIP Code · CO

ZIP 80017

Part of Aurora, CO

Pop. 40,584·Arapahoe County·140th most expensive ZIP in Colorado

Median rent (all units)

$1,566/mo

Year-over-Year

-1.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$366

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 80017 · $1,566

More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,540

1 BR

$1,650

2 BR

$1,960

3 BR

$2,570

4 BR+

$2,860

Research median

$1,960/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 80017 usually run 1.3% below trend in January and 0.8% above it in September, about $33 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 80017 is 7.8% below its high of $1,698 in January 2024, at $1,566 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Colorado

Rent in ZIP 80017 changed -1.7% 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 80017 rose 34.8% while median household income rose 25.3% ($64,248 to $80,524). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 80017 is 22.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($80,524) is $2,013 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,960); a 3-bedroom is $2,570.

Rank in Aurora

3rd cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Aurora.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 80246, 8 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,360/mo), about $2,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 80017. 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

$18,792/yr

At $1,566/mo median

Location

CityAurora

StateCO

CountyArapahoe County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (-1.7% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80017 (Aurora, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

40,584

Median income

$80,524

Median age

32.9

Renters

41%

Age distribution

25.5%

28.8%

26.6%

Under 1825.5%

18–3428.8%

35–5426.6%

55–6411.3%

65+7.8%

Gender

48.8%

51.2%

Male48.8%

Female51.2%

Race & ethnicity

39.4%

20.3%

33.8%

White39.4%

Black20.3%

Hispanic33.8%

Asian5.8%

Other0.7%

Education (25+)

14.8%

30.8%

31.6%

22.9%

No HS diploma14.8%

HS diploma30.8%

Some college31.6%

Bachelor's+22.9%

Housing tenure

59%

41%

Owner59%

Renter41%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80017 in Aurora, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,333 → $1,566

up 17.5%

Income

$68,945 → $80,524

up 16.8%

Population

40,001 → 40,584

up 1.5%

Renter share

38.9% → 41%

+2.1 pts

Bachelor's+

24.6% → 22.9%

-1.7 pts

Median age

32.4 → 32.9

+0.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 80017 in Aurora, CO has climbed by $233 per month, settling near $1,566 after starting the period at $1,333. Census figures show median household income at $80,524 today, compared with $68,945 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 40,001 to 40,584 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.5% change. About 41% of households rent today, against 38.9% in 2021. 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 80017 covers Aurora, CO. The median rent here is $1,566/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($80,524/yr), ZIP 80017 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80017?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,566/mo in ZIP 80017. The local median household income is $80,524/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80017?

Rent in ZIP 80017 has fallen 1.7% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 7.8% below its high of $1,698 in January 2024.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 80017?

Asking rents in ZIP 80017 are usually lowest in January, about 1.3% below their yearly trend, and highest in September, about 0.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $33 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 80017?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 80017 rose 34.8% while median household income rose 25.3%, from $64,248 to $80,524. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 80017 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80017 is one of the more affordable among Colorado ZIP codes for rent, ranking #140 of 168 at $1,566/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 80017 changed -1.7%, against a typical +1.3% across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks.