Travel Therapy Housing in Denver
Furnished housing for a travel therapy contract in Denver: the neighborhoods to start your search (Capitol Hill, Lakewood, Aurora, Highlands/LoHi and Arvada), where to look for a furnished rental, and how to check a listing against your housing stipend and HUD’s Fair Market Rent.
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA, FY2027 (HUD USER), read 2026-10-06. HUD’s figure for a standard unfurnished rental, utilities included; not a furnished or short-term price.
Neighborhoods to Start Your Search
Areas to start a search in, not a ranking or a price list. To estimate rent in any of them, take the HUD Fair Market Rent above as the reference point for a standard unfurnished lease, then price furnished listings there for your exact contract dates and set them against the lodging part of your stipend.
Capitol Hill
Walkable, restaurants, nightlife. Close to downtown hospitals.
Lakewood
Suburban. Easy access to SNFs along Colfax corridor.
Aurora
Diverse. Near Anschutz Medical Campus.
Highlands/LoHi
Trendy, walkable.
Arvada
Quiet suburban. Access to I-70 corridor facilities.
Finding Housing in Denver
Furnished Finder
A listing site built for travel healthcare professionals. Search Denver for furnished rentals specifically marketed to travelers. Listings include landlords who understand contract-length leases and are used to working with healthcare travelers. Start your search as soon as your start date is confirmed.
Airbnb
Great for the start of a contract while you scout in person, or for the entire assignment if you find a good monthly rate. Message hosts directly to negotiate — mention you're a healthcare professional on a travel assignment. Ask for the monthly total and compare it with the nightly rate times your nights before you book.
Facebook Groups
Search "Denver travel nurse housing" or "Denver furnished rentals" on Facebook. Travel healthcare housing groups often have listings not found elsewhere. Also check local "Denver rooms for rent" groups.
Local Strategy
Once you arrive, ask coworkers where previous travelers stayed. Facilities in Denver have had travelers before — someone knows the best local options.
Stipend Strategy for Denver
Your goal is to find housing for less than your stipend — the difference stays in your pocket. For how Denver pay and stipends compare with other markets, see the Travel Therapy Pay Index.
Check current GSA rates for the specific county where your facility is located, on the GSA per diem lookup — rates vary by county and season. To weigh a real Denver stipend against these rents, tell a recruiter when you'd like to go: Find my next contract.
Transportation in Denver
Consider proximity to your facility when choosing housing. A cheaper apartment far from work may cost more in gas, time, and stress than a pricier place close to it. If you'd rather not keep a car, check whether public transit runs between the neighborhood and your facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HUD's Fair Market Rent in Denver?
HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rent for the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA is $1,831 a month for a 1-bedroom and $2,169 for a 2-bedroom. Source: HUD USER, read 2026-10-06.
What does HUD's Fair Market Rent for Denver measure?
HUD’s figure for a standard unfurnished rental, utilities included; not a furnished or short-term price. Source: HUD USER, read 2026-10-06.
Colorado on the other sites: Licensing · Salary · Jobs · Stipends
Housing costs shape your real take-home — see ProTherapy Staffing’s median pay in Colorado (travel PT salary in Colorado), browse current travel therapy jobs in Colorado, or run your package through the pay calculator.
Taking an Assignment in Denver?
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