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ZIP 80017

Part of Aurora, CO
Pop. 40,584·Arapahoe County·143rd most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,579/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
-$386
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ZIP 80017 · $1,579
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,948/yr
At $1,579/mo median
Location
CityAurora
StateCO
CountyArapahoe County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.2% YoY, -0.5% 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
$1,314 → $1,579
up 20.2%
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 $265 per month, settling near $1,579 after starting the period at $1,314. Census figures show median household income at $80,524 today, compared with $68,945 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 3.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80017 covers Aurora, CO. The median rent here is $1,579/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($80,524/yr), ZIP 80017 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80017?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80017 (Aurora, CO) is $1,579. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80017 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80017's median rent of $1,579/mo is $386 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80017 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80017 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #143 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,579/mo.

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 (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,579/mo in ZIP 80017. The local median household income is $80,524/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80017?

Rent in ZIP 80017 has increased 3.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80017 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80017 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,579/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($80,524/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80017 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80017 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41% of ZIP 80017 households are renters, while 59% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80017 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80017 compare to the rest of Aurora?

ZIP 80017 is more affordable than Aurora overall. At $1,579/mo, it's $180 below the Aurora citywide median of $1,759/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80017 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80017 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,579/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 80017's median household income ($80,524/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80017 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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