Rent in Golden, CO
Across Golden's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,169 a month, with figures from $1,964–$2,188. The highest typical rent is in 80403 ($2,188) and the lowest in 80401 ($1,964). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Jefferson County pay about 0.48% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,751 | $1,388–$1,751 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $1,831 | $1,690–$2,496 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $2,169 | $1,964–$2,188 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $2,740 | $2,301–$2,846 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $3,183 | $2,893–$3,213 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Golden ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Golden, CO?
- About $2,169 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,964–$2,188. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Golden, CO?
- About $1,831 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,690–$2,496. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Golden, CO?
- About $2,740 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,301–$2,846. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Golden, CO?
- About $1,751 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,388–$1,751. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Golden, CO?
- About $3,183 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,893–$3,213. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Golden ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 80403 has the highest typical rent at $2,188 a month, and 80401 the lowest at $1,964.
- What is the property tax rate in Golden, CO?
- Owner-occupied homes in Jefferson County pay a typical 0.48% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Golden rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).