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Denver, CO for digital nomads
Near-citywide fiber and the best bike score on this list.
As of October 2026, a 1-bedroom near downtown Denver runs $1,930 a month on HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent, against $1,831 across the whole metro area, which includes the far-out and less walkable parts. The downtown walkability index is 15.8 out of 20 (most walkable), 10.3% of households get by with no car, and the fastest advertised home internet is 8 Gbps from Quantum Fiber. An entire-home Airbnb has a median of $172 a night. The city has 82 open breweries.
- 1-bed near downtown
- $1,930HUD FY2027, utilities in
- 1-bed metro-wide
- $1,831HUD, whole metro
- Walkability
- 15.8/20Most walkable
- No-car households
- 10.3%Car helps
- Fastest internet
- 8 GbpsQuantum Fiber
- Transit ride
- $2.75RTD
- Airbnb night
- $172median, entire home
- July high
- 90°FNOAA normal
- Breweries
- 82open, in city
Live in Denver? Tell us what you pay and your number joins the resident figures below the housing section.
Walkability and internet in Denver
| Provider | Type | Top speed | Addresses covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | Fiber | 8 Gbps | 97% |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2 Gbps | 100% |
Housing costs in Denver
The headline number is HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom, utilities included, taken as the median of 15 ZIP codes within 2 miles of downtown: the same circle the walkability score covers, so the rent and the walkability describe the same place. The metro-wide figure is HUD's rent for the whole Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA, which is lower in most cities because it includes outlying areas. The Census figure is what current tenants pay inside the city limits.
What people in Denver say they pay
A second opinion on the official figures, from readers who live here. Each number shows once three people have reported it, marked low confidence until there are five: the middle value of the last 12 months of reports, with the highest and lowest 10% set aside. Reports are stored as numbers only.
Food costs in Denver
Burger and fries at local restaurants
| Restaurant | What was priced | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Steuben's (Uptown) | Steuben's Cheeseburger $16 + fries $5 | $21.00 |
| 5280 Burger Bar * | The 5280 burger (American cheese) $14.99 + small fries $4.25 | $19.24 |
| Highland Tap & Burger | Classic Smash (1/4 lb patty, American cheese) $13.50 + side of fries $6 | $19.50 |
| Wynkoop Brewing Company | Classic Burger $17.50 + add cheese $1; burgers include fries or coleslaw | $18.50 |
| The Pioneer | Pioneer burger $12.00 + add American or pepper jack $1; burgers listed w/ fries | $13.00 |
* Price read from a third-party menu or delivery page, which can run higher than in-store.
Cheese pizza at local pizzerias
| Pizzeria | What was priced | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn's Finest Pizza (16th St Mall) * | Lg-16" Cheese Pizza, 16 inch | $20.99 |
| Pizza Alley (3499 W 32nd Ave) | 16 inch Cheese Pie (14 inch is $18.25, 18 inch is $22.80), 16 inch | $20.55 |
| Hops & Pie | Sourdough New York pizza, large 16 inch (San Marzano sauce and mozzarella, no toppings), 16 inch | $20.95 |
| Joy Hill | Cheese Pizza (tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, caciocavallo); wood fire pizzas are 12 inch, the only size, 12 inch | $16.00 |
| Kaos Pizzeria | Build your own Cheese Pizza (wood-fired, mozzarella/provolone blend); one size, inches not stated on the menu | $13.00 |
* Price read from a third-party menu or delivery page, which can run higher than in-store.
Getting around Denver without a car
| How residents get to work | Share |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 56.1% |
| Public transit | 3.8% |
| Walk | 3.6% |
| Bike | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 27.3% |
Source: Census ACS 2024 5-year, table B08301.
Weather in Denver by month
30-year averages for 1991 to 2020 from the Denver-Stapleton weather station, 6.6 miles from downtown.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 47°F | 48°F | 56°F | 63°F | 72°F | 84°F | 90°F | 88°F | 80°F | 67°F | 55°F | 46°F |
| Average low | 18°F | 19°F | 27°F | 34°F | 43°F | 53°F | 59°F | 57°F | 48°F | 36°F | 26°F | 18°F |
| Rain, inches | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
Places to work in Denver
Counts are within 2 miles of downtown.
Coworking spaces within 10 miles
| Coworking space | Address | Miles from downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Novel Coworking | 1630 Welton Street | 0.4 |
| Novel Coworking Trinity Place | 1801 Broadway | 0.4 |
| The Commons on Champa | 1245 Champa Street | 0.5 |
| Shift Workspaces Bannock | 1001 Bannock Street | 0.5 |
| WeWork | 1200 17th Street | 0.8 |
| WeWork | 1550 Wewatta Street | 1.1 |
| Common Grounds | 1890 Wynkoop Street | 1.1 |
| Green Spaces | 2590 Walnut Street | 1.4 |
| Shift Workspaces | 383 Corona Street | 1.5 |
| WeWork | 2420 17th Street | 1.6 |
| Galvanize | 1644 Platte Street | 1.6 |
| Enterprise Coworking 5280, RiNo | 3000 Lawrence Street | 1.7 |
| Cultivated Synergy | 2901 Walnut Street | 1.7 |
| Alchemy Creative Workspace | 66 South Logan Street | 1.7 |
| Workroom | 3070 Blake Street | 1.8 |
| The Space | 3700 Franklin Street | 2.3 |
| Forty45 Coworking | 4045 Pecos Street | 2.5 |
| Sunnyside Station | 4047 Tejon Street | 2.6 |
| Cluster Studios | 3881 Steele Street | 2.9 |
| Coworking Aurora | 1010 South Joliet Street | 7.4 |
Makerspaces and hackerspaces within 10 miles
| Makerspace | Address | Miles from downtown |
|---|---|---|
| DenHac | 700 Kalamath Street | 1 |
| The Company | 2101 West 29th Avenue | 1.8 |
| Mindcraft Makerspace | 2501 Dallas Street | 6.1 |
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, read Oct 2026. Names link to the space's own website where one is mapped, otherwise to its map entry. Volunteers keep this map, so some spaces are missing; tell us about one and it can be added upstream.
Breweries in Denver
82 breweries listed as open inside the Denver city limits on Open Brewery DB, a community-kept directory, read Oct 2026. Breweries in nearby suburbs are not counted, and a few new ones may be missing.
Camping and van life near Denver
Public land and campgrounds within 50 miles of downtown, from federal map services, read Oct 2026. Distances are straight-line from downtown, so driving is further.
Free overnight spot for van lifers
The nearest free public camping mapped is West Magnolia Trailhead, about 30.9 miles from downtown, run by Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG. Dispersed camping on Forest Service and BLM land is free, usually limited to 14 days, with no hookups and no services.
Nearest public campgrounds and dispersed areas
| Site | Type | Miles | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Campground | Campground, RV | 25.5 | $28.00 fee per site for overnight. Two (2) vehicles or one (1) RV per site are included in |
| Cold Springs Campground | Campground | 27.7 | Detailed information on www.recreation.gov . |
| Osprey Campground | Campground | 28.7 | $24.00 fee per site for overnight. Two (2) vehicles per site are included in the camping f |
| Pickle Gulch Group Campground | Campground | 29.2 | Check detailed information on www.recreation.gov or see general fees on the campground tab |
| Kelly Dahl Campground | Campground | 30.1 | Check detailed information on www.recreation.gov or see general fees on the campground tab |
| Columbine Campground | Campground | 30.2 | Check detailed information on www.recreation.gov . |
| Ouzel Campground | Campground | 30.8 | $24.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two (2) vehicles per site are included in the c |
| West Magnolia Trailhead | Dispersed camping | 30.9 | Free |
| Platte River Campground | Campground | 32.6 | $24.00 fee per site for overnight camping. T wo (2) vehicles per site are included in the |
| Echo Lake Campground | Campground | 32.7 | Check detailed information on www.recreation.gov . |
| Gordon Gulch Dispersed Camping Area | Dispersed camping | 32.9 | Free |
| Buffalo Campground | Campground, RV | 32.9 | $28.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two (2) vehicles or one (1) RV per site is incl |
Source: Forest Service recreation sites and BLM recreation sites, read Oct 2026. Fees are quoted from the agency page and change by season; check the linked page before you go.
Air quality and natural hazards in Denver
| Natural hazard | FEMA risk rating |
|---|---|
| Heat wave | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland flooding | Relatively High |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, for Denver County. Ratings compare this county with every other US county and count the people and buildings exposed, so large counties tend to rate higher.
Indie hacking scene in Denver
General startup scene
Strong general startup scene. Colorado Startup Week (formerly Denver Startup Week) draws 10,000+ people each September. No dedicated indie hacker or bootstrapper meetup turned up in our search.
Found by web search in Oct 2026. Meetups come and go, so check the link for current dates.
Questions people ask
How much is rent in Denver, CO?
Near downtown, $1,930 a month for a 1-bedroom and $1,850 for a studio, utilities included: that is HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent, the median of 15 ZIP codes within 2 miles of downtown, as of October 2026. Across the whole Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA the figure is $1,831, 5% less, because it includes outlying areas. Current tenants inside the city limits report a median of $1,653 for a 1-bedroom (Census ACS 2024 5-year).
Is Denver walkable?
Most walkable by the EPA's National Walkability Index: the area within 2 miles of downtown Denver scores 15.8 out of 20, and the area within 5 miles scores 14.9. 3.6% of residents walk to work.
Do you need a car in Denver?
Car helps. 10.3% of Denver households own no car, 3.8% of residents commute by public transit, and a single RTD ride costs $2.75 ($5.50 for a day pass). The bike network scores 47 out of 100 with PeopleForBikes.
How fast is home internet in Denver?
The fastest advertised home plan is 8 Gbps fiber from Quantum Fiber, offered to 97% of addresses according to FCC coverage data. The cheapest advertised plan starts at $50 a month before fees. Speeds are advertised, not measured.
Is there free camping near Denver?
3 free dispersed camping areas on Forest Service or BLM land are mapped within 50 miles of downtown, the nearest about 30.9 miles out. BLM land, where dispersed camping is free for up to 14 days, starts within 25 miles.
What does an Airbnb cost in Denver?
The median nightly price for an entire home was $172 across 3,624 listings in the Inside Airbnb snapshot from Sep 2026.
How hot does Denver get in summer?
The hottest month is July with an average high of 90°F and nights around 59°F. The coldest month averages a low of 18°F. These are NOAA 30-year normals for 1991 to 2020.
How many breweries are in Denver?
82 breweries are listed as open inside the city limits on Open Brewery DB as of Oct 2026: 58 microbreweries, 14 brewpubs, 3 large breweries, 3 contract breweries, 2 proprietor brands, 2 regional breweries. See every Denver brewery with a link and a map.
Is Denver good for indie hackers?
General startup scene. Strong general startup scene. Colorado Startup Week (formerly Denver Startup Week) draws 10,000+ people each September. No dedicated indie hacker or bootstrapper meetup turned up in our search.
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Rent by ZIP code near downtown Denver
HUD publishes rent for each ZIP code. These are the ones within 2 miles of downtown, cheapest 1-bedroom first; each has its own page.
- 80219 $1,580
- 80218 $1,710
- 80223 $1,790
- 80264 $1,820
- 80293 $1,820
- 80294 $1,820
- 80204 $1,910
- 80216 $1,930
- 80206 $1,970
- 80205 $1,990
- 80209 $2,050
- 80203 $2,090
- 80211 $2,250
- 80290 $2,300
- 80202 $2,580
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- Las Vegas, NV 605 mi, $1,340
- Tucson, AZ 617 mi, $1,100
- Austin, TX 772 mi, $1,730
- Riverside, CA 791 mi, $1,700
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