Housing in Denver County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Denver County averages $1,831/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Colorado median of $1,761 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 31% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Denver County FMR Area are $1,769 for a studio, $1,888 for 1‑bedroom, $2,249 for 2‑bedroom, $2,944 for 3‑bedroom, and $3,283 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $418 increase for a 2-bedroom in Denver County shows a 23% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Denver County was 4.4% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Denver

City
County
State
Miles
Adams
CO
0.0
Adams
CO
2.1
Jefferson
CO
3.6
Adams
CO
4.3
Adams
CO
4.7
Jefferson
CO
6.8
Jefferson
CO
6.9
Adams
CO
7.9
Adams
CO
9.9
Adams
CO
10.6
Jefferson
CO
12.6
Jefferson
CO
15.8
Jefferson
CO
17.5
Jefferson
CO
18.2
Jefferson
CO
19.7
Jefferson
CO
19.8
Adams
CO
22.7
Jefferson
CO
22.8
Jefferson
CO
27.7
Adams
CO
31.3
Jefferson
CO
32.5
Jefferson
CO
37.5
Adams
CO
39.0

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