Studio Apartment Rent in Castle Rock, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Castle Rock, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $2,493 and +45% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Castle Rock
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 Rock
Compare Castle Rock'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 (this page) | $1,870 |
| 9 | Evergreen | $1,860 |
| 10 | Littleton | $1,850 |
| 11 | Parker | $1,840 |
| 12 | Broomfield | $1,840 |
| 13 | Castle Pines | $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 Rock.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Castle Rock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Pines, CO | 8.7 mi | $1,820 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Lone Tree, CO | 14.8 mi | $1,880 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Monument, CO | 15.3 mi | $1,650 | $-220 (-12%) |
| Parker, CO | 15.9 mi | $1,840 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Meridian, CO | 16 mi | $1,818 | $-52 (-3%) |
| Cherry Creek, CO | 16 mi | $2,130 | +$260 (+14%) |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | 16.5 mi | $2,170 | +$300 (+16%) |
| Centennial, CO | 19.3 mi | $1,795 | $-75 (-4%) |
| Greenwood Village, CO | 20.2 mi | $1,930 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Littleton, CO | 21.2 mi | $1,850 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Englewood, CO | 24.1 mi | $1,318 | $-552 (-30%) |
| Aurora, CO | 26.8 mi | $1,646 | $-224 (-12%) |
Studio rent in Castle Rock — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Castle Rock?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Castle Rock, Colorado is $1,870 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $2,493.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Castle Rock?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,800 ($6,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Castle Rock expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Castle Rock's studio median of $1,870 is +45% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 83th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Castle Rock rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 63 cities in Colorado with studio data, Castle Rock ranks #56 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Castle Rock?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Castle Pines ($1,820), Monument ($1,650), Parker ($1,840).