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Sell Your Commercial Property In Colorado
Colorado’s Front Range combines an educated workforce, aerospace and technology employers, and lasting lifestyle appeal — creating deep, durable renter demand.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
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We also buy in Durango, and communities statewide.
Local Market Data
Colorado Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
To sell commercial property in Colorado, start with the figures buyers price against. Statewide median gross rent was $1,761 a month and rental vacancy 5.1%, per the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey. Renters occupy 33.8% of occupied Colorado homes, and 22.6% of all Colorado housing units sit in buildings with five or more units.
Those statewide averages hide gaps between counties. Douglas County posts a $2,193 median gross rent, while Weld County sits at $1,539 and 6.1% vacancy. Below, Colorado rents, five-year trends, county figures and the state's landlord and tax rules sit side by side, so an owner can see how a buyer will read a building before any offer arrives. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rents across Colorado run from $1,014 to $2,766.
Renter household growth
Colorado gained 55,224 renter households between the 2015-2019 and 2020-2024 ACS periods, a 7.4% increase, per Census table B25003.Larger-building stock
Units in Colorado buildings with five or more units rose 14.8% to 586,001 between the two ACS periods, per Census table B25024.Household income gains
Colorado median household income rose 32.0%, from $72,331 to $95,470, between the 2015-2019 and 2020-2024 ACS periods, per table B19013.The Colorado rental market at a glance
Colorado had 802,483 renter households in the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey, or 33.8% of 2,374,218 occupied homes. Owners hold the other 66.2%. Another 586,001 Colorado housing units, 22.6% of the total, sit in buildings of five or more units, per ACS table B25024.
Colorado rental vacancy stood at 5.1% in the 2020-2024 DP04 housing profile. Median household income was $95,470, so the $1,761 median gross rent equals about 22.1% of a typical household's gross income. Even so, 52.9% of Colorado renter households paid 30% or more of income on rent.
Five-year trends in Colorado
Colorado median gross rent rose 38.6% between the 2015-2019 and 2020-2024 ACS periods, from $1,271 to $1,761 a month. Median household income grew 32.0% over the same span, from $72,331 to $95,470. Rents therefore outran incomes by 6.6 percentage points.
Colorado added 55,224 renter households between the two periods, a 7.4% gain. Units in five-plus buildings rose 14.8%, adding 75,436 units. Larger-building stock grew about twice as fast as the renter base it serves. Colorado population grew 4.5% over the same period, to 5,862,189 residents.
Growth was uneven across Colorado. El Paso County rents rose 44.5% and Weld County rents 41.8%, while Boulder County rents rose 31.5%. Douglas County renter households jumped 24.8%, and Jefferson County added only 3.9%.
Colorado county comparison
Median gross rent in the eight most populous Colorado counties ranges from $1,539 in Weld County to $2,193 in Douglas County. Rental vacancy runs from 3.3% in Larimer County to 6.1% in Weld County, per each county's 2020-2024 ACS figures.
| County | Median gross rent | Renter share | Share of units in 5+ buildings | Rental vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | $1,696 | 33.8% | 17.4% | 3.9% |
| Arapahoe County | $1,891 | 35.3% | 29.0% | 5.5% |
| Jefferson County | $1,861 | 29.3% | 22.2% | 4.9% |
| Adams County | $1,781 | 31.4% | 19.9% | 3.5% |
| Douglas County | $2,193 | 22.6% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| Larimer County | $1,716 | 36.0% | 18.7% | 3.3% |
| Weld County | $1,539 | 24.0% | 11.0% | 6.1% |
| Boulder County | $1,966 | 38.0% | 26.0% | 4.0% |
Arapahoe County leads this list on units in five-plus buildings, at 29.0%. Douglas County is the most owner-heavy, with renters in 22.6% of occupied homes and 18.2% of units in larger buildings.
Colorado landlord, tax and transfer rules
Colorado preempts rent control. Under C.R.S. 38-12-301, no county or municipality may enact an ordinance controlling rent on private residential housing, apart from voluntary affordability agreements and deed restrictions.
Since August 7, 2023, Colorado caps security deposits at two months' rent under C.R.S. 38-12-102.5. Deposits are due back within one month of move-out, or up to 60 days if the lease says so. House Bill 24-1098 now requires cause for most residential terminations.
Colorado treats apartment buildings as residential for assessment. For 2026 the rates are 7.05% of actual value for school levies and 6.8% for other local levies, per the Colorado Division of Property Taxation. Real property is revalued every odd-numbered year.
Colorado has no transfer tax. The state documentary fee under C.R.S. 39-13-102 is 1 cent per $100 of consideration, with no fee at $500 or less.
What this means if you sell in Colorado
Owners who sell commercial property in Colorado are priced on rent rolls, vacancy and the next tax bill. A building in Larimer County, at 3.3% vacancy, reads differently to a buyer than one in Weld County at 6.1%.
Because Colorado bars rent control, a buyer can underwrite rent growth without a local cap. Our review also checks the deposit ledger against the two-month limit and the new cause rules, since those carry through to closing. The documentary fee stays small on a large sale: on a $5,000,000 price it comes to $500.
We look at Colorado buildings of five or more units in the eight counties above and across the rest of Colorado. Send the rent roll and the latest Colorado tax statement, and we will set the property against these county figures.
Local Knowledge
Selling Multifamily In Colorado
Every state has its own tax, legal, and market dynamics. A few things we factor into every Colorado offer:
- Colorado assesses apartment buildings as residential: 7.05% school and 6.8% other local rates for 2026, revalued in odd years.
- Colorado preempts local rent control under C.R.S. 38-12-301, so no city or county can cap apartment rents.
- Security deposits are capped at two months' rent and due back within one month of move-out under C.R.S. 38-12.
- Colorado has no transfer tax, only a documentary fee of 1 cent per $100 of consideration under C.R.S. 39-13-102.
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What We Buy In Colorado
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
How Selling To Us Works
- 01
Submit The Deal
Send the address, unit count, asking price, and a rent roll or T-12 if you have them.
- 02
Initial Review
We review it against our buy box and give clear feedback — typically within 48 hours.
- 03
Underwriting & LOI
If it fits, we underwrite in detail and submit a written letter of intent.
- 04
Diligence & Close
Inspections and financing on the agreed timeline, then a professional, predictable closing.
Colorado Seller FAQ
Does Colorado charge a transfer tax when an apartment building sells?
No transfer tax applies. Colorado charges only a state documentary fee under C.R.S. 39-13-102, set at 1 cent per $100 of consideration, with no fee at $500 or less. The recurring cost is the annual property tax, assessed at 6.8% or 7.05% of actual value for 2026.
Can Colorado cities limit how much I raise rents?
No. C.R.S. 38-12-301 declares rent control a matter of statewide concern and bars any Colorado county or municipality from enacting it. The only exceptions are voluntary affordability agreements and deed restrictions, so a standard apartment building faces no local rent cap.
What should I check before I sell commercial property in Colorado?
Start with the deposit ledger and rent roll. Since August 7, 2023, C.R.S. 38-12-102.5 limits a Colorado deposit to two months' rent, and deposits are due back within one month of move-out unless the lease allows up to 60 days.
Which Colorado counties have the tightest rental markets?
Among the eight Colorado counties profiled here, Larimer County had the lowest rental vacancy at 3.3%, followed by Adams County at 3.5% and El Paso County at 3.9%, per the 2020-2024 ACS. Weld County had the highest at 6.1%.
How do I sell commercial property in Colorado?
Send us the address, unit count, and a rent roll if you have one. We review Colorado apartment buildings of 5+ units against our buy box and give clear feedback, typically within 48 hours.
Do you buy apartment buildings everywhere in Colorado?
Yes. We evaluate multifamily properties statewide, including Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Pueblo, Aurora, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, smaller cities, and suburban markets. Every property is reviewed on its own fundamentals.
What types of Colorado multifamily properties do you buy?
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential properties with 5 or more units — stabilized, value-add, mismanaged, or distressed. Our sweet spot is 15–25 units, and we review larger communities with capital partners.
Who buys occupied rental property in Colorado?
We do. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit multifamily, and we buy apartment buildings with tenants in place, including properties with below-market rents.
How fast can I sell my apartment building in Colorado?
Most owners get clear feedback within 48 hours of sending the address, unit count, and a rent roll. Closing is typically set around your timeline, including extra time for a 1031 exchange.
Do I need to make repairs before selling?
No. We underwrite properties as they are today, including deferred maintenance and vacancy.
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