Studio Apartment Rent in Castle Pines, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Castle Pines, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $2,603 and +41% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling | $720 |
| 2 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 3 | Clifton | $840 |
| 4 | Montrose | $880 |
| 5 | Cortez | $910 |
| 6 | Pueblo | $912 |
| 7 | Manitou Springs | $920 |
| 8 | Grand Junction | $1,008 |
| 9 | Rifle | $1,050 |
| 10 | Granby | $1,060 |
| 11 | Woodland Park | $1,090 |
| 12 | Greeley | $1,100 |
| 13 | Fruita | $1,110 |
| 14 | Evans | $1,160 |
| 15 | Glenwood Springs | $1,230 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $2,170 |
| 2 | Cherry Creek | $2,130 |
| 3 | Morrison | $2,000 |
| 4 | Commerce City | $1,940 |
| 5 | Greenwood Village | $1,930 |
| 6 | Lone Tree | $1,880 |
| 7 | Thornton | $1,878 |
| 8 | Castle Rock | $1,870 |
| 9 | Evergreen | $1,860 |
| 10 | Littleton | $1,850 |
| 11 | Parker | $1,840 |
| 12 | Broomfield | $1,840 |
| 13 | Castle Pines (this page) | $1,820 |
| 14 | Meridian | $1,818 |
| 15 | Erie | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Castle Pines.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Castle Pines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Tree, CO | 6.6 mi | $1,880 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Meridian, CO | 7.3 mi | $1,818 | $-2 (0%) |
| Cherry Creek, CO | 7.9 mi | $2,130 | +$310 (+17%) |
| Castle Rock, CO | 8.7 mi | $1,870 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Parker, CO | 9.7 mi | $1,840 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | 10 mi | $2,170 | +$350 (+19%) |
| Centennial, CO | 10.8 mi | $1,795 | $-25 (-1%) |
| Greenwood Village, CO | 11.7 mi | $1,930 | +$110 (+6%) |
| Littleton, CO | 16.1 mi | $1,850 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Englewood, CO | 16.8 mi | $1,318 | $-502 (-28%) |
| Aurora, CO | 18.2 mi | $1,646 | $-174 (-10%) |
| Glendale, CO | 18.7 mi | $1,426 | $-394 (-22%) |
Studio rent in Castle Pines — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Castle Pines?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Castle Pines, Colorado is $1,820 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $2,603.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Castle Pines?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,800 ($6,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Castle Pines expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Castle Pines's studio median of $1,820 is +41% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Castle Pines rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 63 cities in Colorado with studio data, Castle Pines ranks #51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Castle Pines?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Meridian ($1,818), Centennial ($1,795), Englewood ($1,318).