Studio Apartment Rent in Centennial, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Centennial, Colorado as of October 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $2,203 and +39% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Centennial
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 Centennial
Compare Centennial's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling | $720 |
| 2 | Trinidad | $770 |
| 3 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 4 | Clifton | $840 |
| 5 | Montrose | $880 |
| 6 | Cortez | $910 |
| 7 | Pueblo | $912 |
| 8 | Manitou Springs | $920 |
| 9 | Grand Junction | $1,008 |
| 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 | Cherry Creek | $2,450 |
| 2 | Highlands Ranch | $2,170 |
| 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 | $1,820 |
| 14 | Meridian | $1,818 |
| 15 | Erie | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Centennial.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Centennial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Village, CO | 1.1 mi | $1,930 | +$135 (+8%) |
| Meridian, CO | 4.1 mi | $1,818 | +$23 (+1%) |
| Lone Tree, CO | 4.6 mi | $1,880 | +$85 (+5%) |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | 6.8 mi | $2,170 | +$375 (+21%) |
| Englewood, CO | 7.9 mi | $1,318 | $-477 (-27%) |
| Glendale, CO | 8 mi | $1,426 | $-369 (-21%) |
| Cherry Creek, CO | 8.3 mi | $2,450 | +$655 (+36%) |
| Denver, CO | 9.9 mi | $1,714 | $-81 (-5%) |
| Aurora, CO | 10.2 mi | $1,646 | $-149 (-8%) |
| Castle Pines, CO | 10.8 mi | $1,820 | +$25 (+1%) |
| Littleton, CO | 11.8 mi | $1,850 | +$55 (+3%) |
| Parker, CO | 12.9 mi | $1,840 | +$45 (+3%) |
Studio rent in Centennial — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Centennial?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Centennial, Colorado is $1,795 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $2,203.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Centennial?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,800 ($5,983/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.52/hour at a full-time job.
Is Centennial expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Centennial's studio median of $1,795 is +39% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 80th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Centennial rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 65 cities in Colorado with studio data, Centennial ranks #49 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Centennial?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Englewood ($1,318), Glendale ($1,426), Denver ($1,714).