State

Average Rent in Colorado

Colorado is a state in United States. It ranks #15 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 16 metropolitan areas in Colorado, 49 counties, 8 congressional districts, 285 zip codes, and 172 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Colorado is $1,958 which represents an increase of 3.02% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Colorado to rent places is Silverthorne, CO MSA with an average rent of $3,526. The least expensive metropolitan area in Colorado to rent places is Sterling, CO MSA with an average rent of $1,033.

The most expensive county in Colorado to rent places is Pitkin County with an average rent of $5,875. The least expensive county in Colorado to rent places is Washington County with an average rent of $770.

The most expensive zip code in Colorado to rent places is 81611 with an average rent of $6,274. The least expensive zip code in Colorado to rent places is 80720 with an average rent of $770.

The most expensive city in Colorado to rent places is Aspen, CO with an average rent of $6,274. The least expensive city in Colorado to rent places is Akron, CO with an average rent of $770.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Colorado currently stands at $1,958.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Denver, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,895. This represents a difference of -3% when compared to Colorado.
Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,951, showing a less expensive of from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,877. This constitutes a less expensive by -4% when compared to the rent in Colorado.
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 12 2026

Counties in Colorado

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Pitkin County$5,875
Eagle County$3,624
Summit County$3,576
Grand County$3,199
Elbert County$2,888
Lake County$2,700
Douglas County$2,532
Park County$2,514
Boulder County$2,460
Garfield County$2,451

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Kit Carson County$1,297
Alamosa County$1,290
Pueblo County$1,260
Prowers County$1,151
Crowley County$1,150
Las Animas County$1,126
Huerfano County$1,043
Logan County$1,033
Rio Blanco County$838
Washington County$770

Zip Codes in Colorado

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

81611$6,274
80540$5,400
81615$5,292
81326$4,500
81621$4,396
81657$4,290
80424$4,163
80435$3,948
81620$3,786
80118$3,750

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

81506$1,089
81089$1,043
80751$1,033
80819$1,001
81019$963
81323$925
81428$850
81648$838
80137$800
80720$770

Cities in Colorado

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Aspen, CO$6,274
Lyons, CO$5,400
Snowmass Village, CO$5,292
Hesperus, CO$4,500
Basalt, CO$4,396
Vail, CO$4,290
Dillon, CO$3,948
Breckenridge, CO$3,941
Avon, CO$3,786
Larkspur, CO$3,750

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Cripple Creek, CO$1,095
Walsenburg, CO$1,043
Sterling, CO$1,033
Green Mountain Falls, CO$1,001
Colorado City, CO$963
Dolores, CO$925
Paonia, CO$850
Rangely, CO$838
Watkins, CO$800
Akron, CO$770
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