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Historic character defines West Denver, where neighborhoods like Villa Park and Barnum feature affordable homes with surprising architectural details minutes from downtown. The district surrounds multiple parks including Sloan's Lake with its recreation facilities, while nearby Federal Boulevard offers authentic international restaurants reflecting the area's diverse population. Though some blocks show varied investment levels, the genuine affordability and proximity to both downtown employment and mountain recreation creates compelling value for urban households seeking authentic Denver experiences beyond gentrified districts with their often inflated pricing.
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Historic charm permeates this district of preserved 1920s brick homes near City Park's paddleboat rentals. Renters appreciate mature tree canopies but note original single-pane windows causing high heating bills during Rocky Mountain winters.
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Welcome to the Apartment List February 2026 Rent Report for Denver, CO. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,567, after falling 0.7% last month. Prices are now down 4.8% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Denver rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Denver metro area and the nation as a whole.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Denver’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
"Denver renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "With expensive rents in tech hubs, it comes as no surprise that cost of living is a source of dissatisfaction in Denver."
Key findings in Denver include the following:
The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Urban energy thrives here with the 16th Street Mall's free shuttle connecting to Union Station's artisan markets. Converted warehouse lofts attract young professionals, though parking costs average $300/month in most buildings.
Glendale
Aurora
GM properties are the most affordable and cleanest that I've rented from.
The Marx, I don't pay attention to management names.
Tamarac
The Crestone is very reasonable for the apartment rent. I feel the garage is over priced.
