Moving to Denver, CO

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Mountains, sun, beer, growth. 300 days of sunshine a year, just expect the altitude to hit on day one.

• Population: 715,522
• Median 2BR rent: $2,200/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $1,100-$3,500
• Popular neighborhoods: LoDo, RiNo, Highland, Wash Park, Cherry Creek

Altitude is real. Drink water on moving day. Snow moves require chains in the foothills.

Climate: Sunny dry climate, cold snowy winters.

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