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ZIP 80203

Part of Denver, CO
Pop. 22,441·Denver County·146th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,538/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$427
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ZIP 80203 · $1,538
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,128
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,437
3 BR
$1,882
4 BR+
$2,098
Research median
$1,437/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
$18,456/yr
At $1,538/mo median
Location
CityDenver
StateCO
CountyDenver County
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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 (+1.4% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80203 (Denver, CO) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 69.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,441
Median income
$77,500
Median age
33.2
Renters
78.2%
Age distribution
54.4%
27.8%
Under 182.4%
18–3454.4%
35–5427.8%
55–646%
65+9.3%
Gender
57.6%
42.4%
Male57.6%
Female42.4%
Race & ethnicity
77.3%
15.8%
White77.3%
Black4%
Hispanic15.8%
Asian2.2%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
18.4%
69.9%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma8.5%
Some college18.4%
Bachelor's+69.9%
Housing tenure
21.8%
78.2%
Owner21.8%
Renter78.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80203 in Denver, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,379 → $1,538
up 11.5%
Income
$61,481 → $77,500
up 26.1%
Population
20,972 → 22,441
up 7.0%
Renter share
79.8% → 78.2%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
67.9% → 69.9%
+2.0 pts

Rent in ZIP 80203 in Denver, CO has climbed 11.5% since 2021, going from about $1,379 per month to roughly $1,538 today. Household income in the area moved from $61,481 to $77,500 across the same window, up 26.1% versus 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 14.6 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 20,972 to 22,441 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.0% change. About 78.2% of households rent today, against 79.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 67.9% to 69.9%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 80203 in Denver, CO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80203 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $1,538/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,437/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($77,500/yr), ZIP 80203 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80203?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80203 (Denver, CO) is $1,538. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80203 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80203's median rent of $1,538/mo is $427 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80203 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80203 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #146 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,538/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80203?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,538/mo in ZIP 80203. The local median household income is $77,500/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80203?

Rent in ZIP 80203 has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80203 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80203 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,538/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($77,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80203 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80203 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 78.2% of ZIP 80203 households are renters, while 21.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80203 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80203 compare to the rest of Denver?

ZIP 80203 is more affordable than Denver overall. At $1,538/mo, it's $339 below the Denver citywide median of $1,877/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80203 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80203 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,538/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 80203's median household income ($77,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80203 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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