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ZIP 80218

Part of Denver, CO
Pop. 19,149·Denver County·151st most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,507/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$458
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ZIP 80218 · $1,507
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,109
1 BR
$1,186
2 BR
$1,409
3 BR
$1,841
4 BR+
$2,057
Research median
$1,409/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
$18,084/yr
At $1,507/mo median
Location
CityDenver
StateCO
CountyDenver 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 (+0.3% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80218 (Denver, CO) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 70.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,149
Median income
$81,706
Median age
36.7
Renters
67%
Age distribution
41.1%
29.3%
14.7%
Under 184.8%
18–3441.1%
35–5429.3%
55–6410.1%
65+14.7%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
79.2%
White79.2%
Black4%
Hispanic10.2%
Asian3.4%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
19.7%
70.9%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma7.6%
Some college19.7%
Bachelor's+70.9%
Housing tenure
33%
67%
Owner33%
Renter67%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80218 in Denver, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,295 → $1,507
up 16.4%
Income
$72,586 → $81,706
up 12.6%
Population
19,013 → 19,149
up 0.7%
Renter share
66.1% → 67%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
73.1% → 70.9%
-2.2 pts
Median age
35.7 → 36.7
+1.0 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 80218 in Denver, CO stood at $1,295 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,507, reflecting a 16.4% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $81,706 today, compared with $72,586 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 70.9% of adults here, versus 73.1% 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 80218 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $1,507/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,186/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,409/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($81,706/yr), ZIP 80218 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80218?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80218 (Denver, CO) is $1,507. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80218 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80218's median rent of $1,507/mo is $458 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80218 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80218 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #151 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,507/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80218?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,507/mo in ZIP 80218. The local median household income is $81,706/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80218?

Rent in ZIP 80218 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 80218 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80218 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,507/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($81,706/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80218 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80218 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67% of ZIP 80218 households are renters, while 33% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80218 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80218 compare to the rest of Denver?

ZIP 80218 is more affordable than Denver overall. At $1,507/mo, it's $370 below the Denver citywide median of $1,877/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80218 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80218 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,507/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 80218's median household income ($81,706/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80218 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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