Rent by ZIP · Denver County
Rent in Denver, CO 80238
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,480 (+2.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,176 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,000 | $1,900 | +5.3% | $1,800–2,200 | $1,600 ±$750 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,090 | $2,030 | +3% | $1,881–2,299 | $1,807 ±$117 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,480 | $2,420 | +2.5% | $2,232–2,728 | $2,292 ±$76 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,250 | $3,170 | +2.5% | $2,925–3,575 | $2,762 ±$177 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,640 | $3,530 | +3.1% | $3,276–4,004 | $3,500+ |
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 80238
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80237 | Denver | $2,410 | $2,146 |
| 80239 | Denver | $2,310 | $2,113 |
| 80236 | Denver | $2,060 | $1,883 |
| 80235 | Denver | $2,050 | $1,932 |
| 80241 | Thornton | $2,460 | $2,207 |
| 80234 | Denver | $2,110 | $2,005 |
Fair Market Rents across Denver 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.