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Colorado Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$1,233
2 Bedrooms
$1,663
3 Bedrooms
$2,523
YoY Trend
-3.1%
Days on Market
33d
Denver
80222
1BR$1,090
2BR$1,575
3BR$2,595
YoY
+5.4%
DOM
50.27d
Listings
123
Fort Collins
80525
1BR$1,375
2BR$1,750
3BR$2,450
YoY
-11.7%
DOM
16.38d
Listings
267
Colorado Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Colorado
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 60 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Colorado security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
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Maximum Deposit
None (return in 30 days)
Per current statutes
📅
Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
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Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
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Interest Required
No
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Colorado law
✅ Landlord Rights
→No rent control statewide
→Month-to-month: 21 day notice
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Repair & deduct
→Retaliation protections
→Domestic violence protections
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Colorado before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
📄 Mold disclosure
📄 Radon
Rent Control Status
Colorado rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Colorado
Colorado has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms). Late fees are subject to a cap: $50 or 5%.
Colorado Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Colorado?+
The average eviction timeline in Colorado is 60 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 10 days. Filing fee is $85–$224.
What is the security deposit limit in Colorado?+
In Colorado, the security deposit maximum is None (return in 30 days). Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Colorado have rent control?+
No. Colorado has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Colorado?+
Landlords in Colorado must provide at least 24 hours written notice before entering a rental unit.
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