Denver Metro Rental Market — Q1 2026
Current vacancy rates, average rents, and concession data for Denver metro landlords.
📊 Denver Metro Market Pulse
Source: Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD) Q1 2026 Survey
Average Metro Rent: $1,758
Vacancy Rate: 10.9% (Total)
YoY Change: -8.6% (Effective)
Vacancy Rate: 10.9% (Total)
YoY Change: -8.6% (Effective)
Median SFR Price: $645,000
Days on Market: 28 days
Concessions: 4.5 wks avg
Days on Market: 28 days
Concessions: 4.5 wks avg
County Averages:
Denver: $1,789 |
Douglas: $1,945 |
Adams: $1,614
What This Means for Denver Landlords
With a metro vacancy rate of 10.9% and effective rents down 8.6% year-over-year, 2026 is a competitive market. Get a free rental analysis to see how Sheepdog protects your income.