All 24 neighborhoods in Denver ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Heights | $1,330/mo | 0.70x | -30% |
| 2 | Montbello | $1,368/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 3 | Globeville | $1,368/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 4 | Green Valley Ranch | $1,425/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 5 | Aurora | $1,482/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 6 | Wheat Ridge | $1,520/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 7 | Englewood | $1,558/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 8 | Arvada | $1,558/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 9 | Lakewood | $1,615/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 10 | Park Hill | $1,710/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 11 | Stapleton (Central Park) | $1,748/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 12 | Five Points | $1,805/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 13 | City Park | $1,900/mo | 1.00x | Avg |
| 14 | Baker | $1,938/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 15 | Platt Park | $1,938/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 16 | Congress Park | $1,995/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 17 | Washington Park | $2,052/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 18 | Sloan Lake | $2,052/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 19 | Capitol Hill | $2,090/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 20 | Highlands | $2,128/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 21 | RiNo (River North) | $2,185/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 22 | Hilltop | $2,185/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 23 | LoDo (Lower Downtown) | $2,318/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 24 | Cherry Creek | $2,432/mo | 1.28x | +28% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $1,900/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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The average 1-bedroom rent in Denver is approximately $1,900/month. Rents range from $1,330/mo (Federal Heights) to $2,432/mo (Cherry Creek).
Our database covers 24 neighborhoods in Denver, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.