Studio Apartment Rent in Cherry Creek, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cherry Creek, Colorado as of October 2026. That's +25% higher than the citywide median of $1,957 and +90% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Cherry Creek
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 Cherry Creek
Compare Cherry Creek'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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Cherry Creek.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cherry Creek |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian, CO | 4.7 mi | $1,818 | $-632 (-26%) |
| Parker, CO | 4.7 mi | $1,840 | $-610 (-25%) |
| Lone Tree, CO | 7.5 mi | $1,880 | $-570 (-23%) |
| Castle Pines, CO | 7.9 mi | $1,820 | $-630 (-26%) |
| Centennial, CO | 8.3 mi | $1,795 | $-655 (-27%) |
| Greenwood Village, CO | 8.4 mi | $1,930 | $-520 (-21%) |
| Aurora, CO | 11.1 mi | $1,646 | $-804 (-33%) |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | 12.5 mi | $2,170 | $-280 (-11%) |
| Glendale, CO | 15.6 mi | $1,426 | $-1,024 (-42%) |
| Castle Rock, CO | 16 mi | $1,870 | $-580 (-24%) |
| Englewood, CO | 16.1 mi | $1,318 | $-1,132 (-46%) |
| Denver, CO | 17.4 mi | $1,714 | $-736 (-30%) |
Studio rent in Cherry Creek — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cherry Creek?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cherry Creek, Colorado is $2,450 per month. This is +25% higher than the citywide median of $1,957.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cherry Creek?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $98,000 ($8,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cherry Creek expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cherry Creek's studio median of $2,450 is +90% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cherry Creek rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 65 cities in Colorado with studio data, Cherry Creek ranks #65 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cherry Creek?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Meridian ($1,818), Parker ($1,840), Lone Tree ($1,880).