ZIP Code · CO

ZIP 80124

Pop. 22,555·Douglas County·87th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,947/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$15
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 80124 · $1,947
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,840
1 BR
$1,960
2 BR
$2,340
3 BR
$3,060
4 BR+
$3,420
Research median
$2,340/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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Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 80124 usually run 2% below trend in February and 1.7% above it in July, about $72 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 80124 is 12.7% below its high of $2,230 in April 2023, at $1,947 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Colorado

Rent in ZIP 80124 changed -5.9% 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 80124 rose 25.2% while median household income rose 17.2% ($110,754 to $129,858). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 80124 is 15.3% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 9 months in a row, and rose in 2 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($129,858) is $3,246 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($3,060); a 4-bedroom is $3,420.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 80014, 9 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,599/mo), about $4,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 80124. 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
$23,364/yr
At $1,947/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyDouglas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.8% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80124 (Lone Tree, CO) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 66.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,555
Median income
$129,858
Median age
38.7
Renters
46%
Age distribution
18.5%
25.8%
27.3%
17%
Under 1818.5%
18–3425.8%
35–5427.3%
55–6411.5%
65+17%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
73.4%
13.4%
White73.4%
Black2.3%
Hispanic7.3%
Asian13.4%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
22.9%
66.9%
No HS diploma1.6%
HS diploma8.6%
Some college22.9%
Bachelor's+66.9%
Housing tenure
54%
46%
Owner54%
Renter46%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80124 in Lone Tree, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,755 → $1,947
up 10.9%
Income
$111,904 → $129,858
up 16.0%
Population
22,071 → 22,555
up 2.2%
Renter share
44.7% → 46%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
63.7% → 66.9%
+3.2 pts
Median age
39.2 → 38.7
-0.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 80124 in Lone Tree, CO stood at $1,755 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,947, reflecting a 10.9% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 80124 in Lone Tree, CO now reports about $129,858, up from $111,904 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 22,071 residents to roughly 22,555. College-educated residents now make up 66.9% of adults here, versus 63.7% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 80124 in Lone Tree, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 80124 covers Lone Tree, CO. The median rent here is $1,947/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,340/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($129,858/yr), ZIP 80124 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80124?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,947/mo in ZIP 80124. The local median household income is $129,858/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80124?

Rent in ZIP 80124 has fallen 5.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 12.7% below its high of $2,230 in April 2023.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 80124?

Asking rents in ZIP 80124 are usually lowest in February, about 2% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $72 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 80124?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 80124 rose 25.2% while median household income rose 17.2%, from $110,754 to $129,858. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 80124 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80124 is in the middle among Colorado ZIP codes for rent, ranking #87 of 168 at $1,947/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 80124 changed -5.9%, against a typical +1.3% across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 80124 compare to the rest of Lone Tree?

At $1,947/mo, ZIP 80124 is $6 above the Lone Tree citywide median of $1,941/mo.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,947/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 80124's median household income ($129,858/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80124 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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