The Charles Denver West
1767 Denver West Blvd,
Golden, CO 80401
1-3 Beds | $2,146 - $5,200
Rental Market Trends in Golden, CO
What is the average rent in Golden, CO?
$1,930/month
Average Rent
726 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.6%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Golden, CO is $1,930 per month. This is 24% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/month, making Golden one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Golden, you can expect to pay about $1,445 per month for a studio, $1,930 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,330 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,947 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Golden, CO?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $12 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Golden, CO
Last Updated December 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
23%
$700 - $1,000/month
17%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
27%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
33%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Golden?
Based on current rent prices, Ashwood, Sixth Ave West and Downtown Golden are the most affordable neighborhoods in Golden.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Golden?
Based on current rent prices, Denver West, East Old Golden Rd and Downtown Golden are the most expensive neighborhoods in Golden.
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Which Golden neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Golden with the most apartments available are Denver West, Sixth Ave West and East Old Golden Rd .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Golden, CO?
Because the average rent in Golden is $1,930, you’ll want to make about $6,433 per month or $77,196 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Golden, CO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Golden, CO to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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One Bedroom
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$2,256/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,800/month
Three Bedroom
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$4,146/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.