1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Castle Pines, CO
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Castle Pines, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $2,603 and +43% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Castle Pines
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Castle Pines
Compare Castle Pines's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 2 | Sterling | $790 |
| 3 | Montrose | $880 |
| 4 | Cortez | $910 |
| 5 | Clifton | $930 |
| 6 | Pueblo | $1,013 |
| 7 | Rifle | $1,060 |
| 8 | Grand Junction | $1,110 |
| 9 | Manitou Springs | $1,110 |
| 10 | Greeley | $1,195 |
| 11 | Fruita | $1,230 |
| 12 | Glenwood Springs | $1,230 |
| 13 | Vail | $1,231 |
| 14 | Granby | $1,240 |
| 15 | Evans | $1,260 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $2,370 |
| 2 | Morrison | $2,180 |
| 3 | Peyton | $2,130 |
| 4 | Greenwood Village | $2,110 |
| 5 | Commerce City | $2,110 |
| 6 | Superior | $2,100 |
| 7 | Lone Tree | $2,050 |
| 8 | Thornton | $2,048 |
| 9 | Castle Rock | $2,040 |
| 10 | Evergreen | $2,030 |
| 11 | Erie | $2,030 |
| 12 | Littleton | $2,025 |
| 13 | Parker | $2,010 |
| 14 | Broomfield | $2,010 |
| 15 | Monument | $1,990 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Castle Pines.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Castle Pines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Tree, CO | 6.6 mi | $2,050 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Meridian, CO | 7.3 mi | $1,872 | $-118 (-6%) |
| Cherry Creek, CO | 7.9 mi | $1,697 | $-293 (-15%) |
| Castle Rock, CO | 8.7 mi | $2,040 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Parker, CO | 9.7 mi | $2,010 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | 10 mi | $2,370 | +$380 (+19%) |
| Centennial, CO | 10.8 mi | $1,960 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Greenwood Village, CO | 11.7 mi | $2,110 | +$120 (+6%) |
| Littleton, CO | 16.1 mi | $2,025 | +$35 (+2%) |
| Englewood, CO | 16.8 mi | $1,389 | $-601 (-30%) |
| Aurora, CO | 18.2 mi | $1,806 | $-184 (-9%) |
| Glendale, CO | 18.7 mi | $1,678 | $-312 (-16%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Castle Pines — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Castle Pines?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Castle Pines, Colorado is $1,990 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $2,603.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Castle Pines?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $79,600 ($6,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Castle Pines expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Castle Pines's 1-bedroom median of $1,990 is +43% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 82th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Castle Pines rank for 1-bedroom rent in Colorado?
Among the 65 cities in Colorado with 1-bedroom data, Castle Pines ranks #50 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Castle Pines?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Meridian ($1,872), Cherry Creek ($1,697), Centennial ($1,960).