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ZIP 80018

Part of Aurora, CO
Pop. 19,072·Arapahoe County·13th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,846/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.5%
Month-over-Month
+6.1%
vs US Median
+$881
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ZIP 80018 · $2,846
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,130
1 BR
$2,270
2 BR
$2,710
3 BR
$3,550
4 BR+
$3,960
Research median
$2,710/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
$34,152/yr
At $2,846/mo median
Location
CityAurora
StateCO
CountyArapahoe County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.5% YoY, +6.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80018 (Aurora, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 44.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,072
Median income
$136,895
Median age
34.3
Renters
9.5%
Age distribution
28.3%
23.7%
31.5%
Under 1828.3%
18–3423.7%
35–5431.5%
55–649.7%
65+6.8%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
54.8%
13.8%
23.1%
White54.8%
Black13.8%
Hispanic23.1%
Asian6.2%
Other2%
Education (25+)
17.9%
31.7%
44.2%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma17.9%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+44.2%
Housing tenure
90.5%
Owner90.5%
Renter9.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80018 in Aurora, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$114,989 → $136,895
up 19.1%
Population
14,513 → 19,072
up 31.4%
Renter share
14.9% → 9.5%
-5.4 pts
Bachelor's+
32.8% → 44.2%
+11.4 pts

Median household income climbed from $114,989 to $136,895 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.1% shift. Census counts show ZIP 80018 in Aurora, CO adding about 4,559 residents over the five-year window, up 31.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 14.9% to 9.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32.8% to 44.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80018 covers Aurora, CO. The median rent here is $2,846/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,710/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($136,895/yr), ZIP 80018 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80018?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80018 (Aurora, CO) is $2,846. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80018 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80018's median rent of $2,846/mo is $881 (45%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80018 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80018 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #13 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,846/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80018?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,846/mo in ZIP 80018. The local median household income is $136,895/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80018?

Rent in ZIP 80018 has increased 9.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80018 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80018 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,846/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($136,895/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80018 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80018 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 9.5% of ZIP 80018 households are renters, while 90.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80018 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80018 compare to the rest of Aurora?

ZIP 80018 is pricier than Aurora as a whole. At $2,846/mo, it's $1,087 above the Aurora citywide median of $1,759/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80018 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80018 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,846/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 80018's median household income ($136,895/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.4%
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