Commerce City, Colorado
Commerce City property management with transparent pricing and local expertise
- Population
- 70,245 (2024 Census estimate)
- Average rent
- $1,863 avg. apartment rent (Sep 2026)
- Median home value
- $545,500 median (ACS 2024)
- County
- Adams County
Commerce City is two markets under one name. The historic south end near the Suncor refinery and the industrial corridor has older, affordable housing, while the northern half, including the Reunion master-planned community, is newer single-family construction that competes with Thornton and Brighton. Across both, the city’s 70,245 residents posted a September 2026 average apartment rent of $1,863 (RentCafe) against a $545,500 median home value (ACS 2024), one of the strongest rent-to-price ratios in the metro.
Location drives demand. Denver International Airport, the I-76 and I-270 industrial corridor and downtown Denver are all close, which brings airline, logistics and trade workers who want a house with a garage at a lower price than Denver. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, home of the Colorado Rapids, and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge give the north side a lifestyle anchor that renters notice.
Commerce City proposed a long-term rental registration program in 2023 (Ordinance 2541, $600 per three-year term), but the city currently lists only short-term rental licenses, so it appears not to be in force. Verify with the city before you rely on that. Newer northern neighborhoods sit inside the North Range and Reunion metro districts, whose levies appear on the tax bill, and most have HOAs. Older south-end homes need closer attention to sewer lines, furnaces and electrical. We price with both in mind.
What drives rental demand in Commerce City
- Denver International Airport
- I-76 and I-270 industrial and logistics corridor
- Suncor Energy refinery
- Dick’s Sporting Goods Park (Colorado Rapids)
- Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Commerce City neighborhoods and areas we serve
- Reunion
- Turnberry
- Buffalo Run
- Second Creek Farm
- Historic Commerce City (Derby)
- South Commerce City
ZIP codes served: 80022, 80640, 80216.
Local knowledge
What Commerce City landlords need to know
Rental registration: proposed, not in force
Commerce City proposed long-term rental registration in 2023 (Ordinance 2541, $600 per three-year term), but the city currently lists only short-term rental licenses. It appears the program is not in effect. Verify with the city before buying, since it could be revived.
Metro districts on the north side
Reunion and other northern neighborhoods sit inside the Reunion and North Range metro districts, Title 32 special districts that repay infrastructure bonds through property taxes. Most also have HOAs. Factor both into your yield before setting rent.
Older homes in the historic core
Homes in historic Commerce City and the south end are mostly postwar construction. Expect sewer-line scopes, furnace and water-heater replacement and electrical updates at turnover, plus hail and fall sprinkler blowouts everywhere.
Price to the current market
Metro vacancy was about 5.7% in Q3 2026 and most Denver-area submarkets saw flat or lower rents year over year. Commerce City’s affordability keeps demand steady, but overpricing still costs weeks of vacancy.
Sources: RentCafe: Commerce City average rent · Census Reporter: Commerce City, CO
Services
Property management services in Commerce City
Same published pricing in every city: 8% of collected rent, 50% leasing fee, no setup, vacancy or markup fees.
Full-Service Property Management
Full-service residential property management in Denver for 8% of collected rent. Leasing, rent collection, maintenance at cost, inspections, accounting and a 21-day leasing guarantee.
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Lease-only tenant placement in Denver: pricing, photos, showings, full screening and a Colorado-compliant lease for a flat fee. Keep self-managing with a 6-month tenant guarantee.
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Multifamily property management in Denver for duplexes, fourplexes and apartment buildings up to 50 units. Per-unit pricing, leasing, turnovers, maintenance and investor-grade reporting.
Learn moreCondo & Townhome Management
Rental management for Denver condos and townhomes. We coordinate with your HOA, handle move-in rules and rental caps, and lease your unit to screened tenants for 8% with no junk fees.
Learn moreMaintenance & Inspections
Rental property maintenance in Denver with a 24/7 emergency line, licensed vendors billed at cost with zero markup, and documented move-in, annual and move-out inspections.
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Relocating, deployed, or can't sell at your price? Denver Rental Managers turns your home into a hands-off rental: pricing, tenant placement, management and Colorado compliance for 8%.
Learn moreCommerce City property management FAQs
How much does property management cost in Commerce City?
Property management in Commerce City costs 8% of collected rent with a $139 monthly minimum and a leasing fee of 50% of one month’s rent. We charge no setup fees, no vacancy fees and no markup on maintenance. Owner payouts, statements and invoices appear in your Rentvine portal so you can see every charge.
Does Commerce City require rental registration?
Not currently, as far as we can confirm. Commerce City proposed a long-term rental registration program in 2023 under Ordinance 2541, at $600 per three-year term, but the city now lists only short-term rental licenses. Verify with the city before relying on that, since the program could be revived. Colorado state landlord law applies regardless.
What does a rental in Commerce City rent for?
RentCafe reported an average apartment rent of $1,863 in Commerce City in September 2026. Newer single-family homes in Reunion and the north side typically rent above apartment averages, while older south-end homes rent closer to them. Treat these as averages; size, age, garage and location determine your home’s rent.
Who rents homes in Commerce City?
Commerce City renters are often airline, logistics and trade workers who want a short drive to DIA or the I-76 corridor, plus families looking for newer homes at a lower price than Denver. They value garages, yards and pet-friendly policies. Correctly priced homes generally lease within our 21-day guarantee window.
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