2024 · Colorado
Rental yield in Colorado
In 2024, the typical rental in Colorado produced a gross yield of 3.8% — $1,822/mo median rent against a $575K median home value, ranking 41st of 51 states.
3.8%
Gross rental yield
below the 4.9% U.S. median
$1,822/mo
Median gross rent
incl. utilities (ACS)
$575K
Median home value
owner-occupied (ACS)
Colorado metros by yield
Metropolitan areas in Colorado with at least 65,000 residents, ranked by gross rental yield.
| Metro | Gross yield | Median rent | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, CO | 4.5% | $1,128/mo | $302K |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 4.3% | $1,761/mo | $488K |
| Greeley, CO | 3.8% | $1,579/mo | $496K |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 3.7% | $1,943/mo | $631K |
| Grand Junction, CO | 3.7% | $1,259/mo | $410K |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 3.4% | $1,751/mo | $610K |
| Boulder, CO | 3.0% | $1,966/mo | $783K |
Frequently asked questions
What is the gross rental yield in Colorado?
In 2024, Colorado had a gross rental yield of 3.8% — $1,822/mo median gross rent against a $575K median home value. That ranks 41st of 51 states (1 = highest yield). Nationally the figure was 4.9%.
Which Colorado metros have the best rental yield?
Among Colorado metros covered by the data, gross yield was highest in Pueblo, CO (4.5%), Colorado Springs, CO (4.3%), and Greeley, CO (3.8%).
Does this account for expenses or financing?
No. Gross yield is a top-line market screen — it excludes property taxes, insurance, vacancy, management, and financing. Use it to compare markets, then run a specific deal through a cap-rate or cash-flow calculator.
How investors finance deals in Colorado
Yield shows where the numbers work; our Investor Financing Report for Colorado shows the rate premium, denial rate, and DSCR lending investors face there.
Run a Colorado deal
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Gross rental yield = (median gross rent × 12) ÷ median home value. A market screen, not a net return.