Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Denver, CO 80228
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,300 (+1.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,916 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,860 | $1,780 | +4.5% | $1,674–2,046 | $1,803 ±$108 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,940 | $1,900 | +2.1% | $1,746–2,134 | $1,689 ±$45 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,300 | $2,260 | +1.8% | $2,070–2,530 | $2,045 ±$124 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,020 | $2,960 | +2% | $2,718–3,322 | $2,432 ±$317 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,370 | $3,300 | +2.1% | $3,033–3,707 | $2,438 ±$575 |
Small Area FMRs for the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA, 2 bedrooms: $2,169.
What renters pay in 80228
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80227 | Denver | $2,120 | $1,921 |
| 80229 | Denver | $2,090 | $1,874 |
| 80226 | Denver | $1,930 | $1,757 |
| 80230 | Denver | $2,480 | $2,491 |
| 80231 | Denver | $2,170 | $1,859 |
| 80224 | Denver | $1,980 | $1,782 |
Fair Market Rents across Jefferson County, CO · All CO counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.