<commit_before><commit_msg>Create 2017-04-29-coloradoRent.md<commit_after>Rent Prices in Colorado 1996 - 2015
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Is the rent is too damn high in Colorado? Let's analyze data from the 
[data.coloardo.gov](https://data.colorado.gov/) 
[Rent database](https://data.colorado.gov/Housing/Rents-by-Type-of-Apartment-in-Colorado/cmr9-ue2w)
and find some afforable places to rent around Colorado.

Rent Changes Over Time
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### How have rents increased between 1996 and 2015?

Efficiency apartments in Fort Collins/Loveland saw the largest increase in rent 
between 1996 and 2015. During this 19 year period, rent rose 226.5% from
$239.26 to $781.18.

![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chipoglesby/coloradoRent/master/images/fortcollinsloveland.png)

### How have rents decreased between 1996 and 1996?

3 Bed apartments in Aspen saw the largest decrease in rent between 1996 and 
1996. During this 19 year period, rent fell -40.31% from $1600 to $751.89.

![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chipoglesby/coloradoRent/master/images/smallRentDelta/aspen.png)

### As of 2015, what are rent prices?

The most expensive apartment to rent is a 1 bed in Boulder/Broomfield which goes
for $2008.62 per month.

![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chipoglesby/coloradoRent/master/images/maxRentboulderbroomfield.png)

On the opposite end of the sepectrum, you can rent a very affordable efficiency
in Grand Junction for $258.78 per month!

![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chipoglesby/coloradoRent/master/images/minRentgrandjunction.png)

## Full Analysis

The full analysis of each subregion can be found here:

| subregion             | file                                                         |
|:----------------------|:-------------------------------------------------------------|
| Alamosa               | [Alamosa](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/alamosa.html)                            |
| Aspen                 | [Aspen](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/aspen.html)                                |
| Buena Vista           | [Buena Vista](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/buenavista.html)                     |
| Canon City            | [Canon City](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/canoncity.html)                       |
| Central Mountains     | [Central Mountains](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/centralmountains.html)         |
| Colorado Springs      | [Colorado Springs](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/coloradosprings.html)           |
| Durango               | [Durango](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/durango.html)                            |
| Eagle County          | [Eagle County](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/eaglecounty.html)                   |
| Fort Collins/Loveland | [Fort Collins/Loveland](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/fortcollinsloveland.html)  |
| Fort Morgan/Brush     | [Fort Morgan/Brush](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/fortmorganbrush.html)          |
| Glenwood Springs      | [Glenwood Springs](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/glenwoodsprings.html)           |
| Greeley               | [Greeley](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/greeley.html)                            |
| Grand Junction        | [Grand Junction](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/grandjunction.html)               |
| Gunnison              | [Gunnison](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/gunnison.html)                          |
| Lake County           | [Lake County](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/lakecounty.html)                     |
| Montrose              | [Montrose](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/montrose.html)                          |
| Pueblo                | [Pueblo](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/pueblo.html)                              |
| Salida                | [Salida](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/salida.html)                              |
| Southeastern Colorado | [Southeastern Colorado](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/southeasterncolorado.html) |
| Steamboat Springs     | [Steamboat Springs](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/steamboatsprings.html)         |
| Sterling              | [Sterling](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/sterling.html)                          |
| Summit County         | [Summit County](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/summitcounty.html)                 |
| Adams                 | [Adams](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/adams.html)                                |
| Arapahoe              | [Arapahoe](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/arapahoe.html)                          |
| Boulder/Broomfield    | [Boulder/Broomfield](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/boulderbroomfield.html)       |
| Denver                | [Denver](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/denver.html)                              |
| Jefferson             | [Jefferson](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/jefferson.html)                        |
| Metro Average         | [Metro Average](http://www.chipoglesby.com/coloradoRent/analysis/metroaverage.html)                 |
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