Studio Apartment Rent in Clifton, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Clifton, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,371 and +35% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Clifton
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 Clifton
Compare Clifton'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 (this page) | $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 | $1,820 |
| 14 | Meridian | $1,818 |
| 15 | Erie | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Clifton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Clifton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, CO | 8.1 mi | $1,008 | +$168 (+20%) |
| Fruita, CO | 25.7 mi | $1,110 | +$270 (+32%) |
| Rifle, CO | 49.4 mi | $1,050 | +$210 (+25%) |
| Montrose, CO | 62.9 mi | $880 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 85 mi | $1,230 | +$390 (+46%) |
| Eagle, CO | 121.6 mi | $1,420 | +$580 (+69%) |
| Aspen, CO | 121.8 mi | $1,650 | +$810 (+96%) |
| Durango, CO | 122 mi | $1,260 | +$420 (+50%) |
| Cortez, CO | 125.8 mi | $910 | +$70 (+8%) |
| Vernal, UT | 127.1 mi | $660 | $-180 (-21%) |
| Vail, CO | 145.8 mi | $1,438 | +$598 (+71%) |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 147.2 mi | $1,660 | +$820 (+98%) |
Studio rent in Clifton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Clifton?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Clifton, Colorado is $840 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,371.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Clifton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,600 ($2,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Clifton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Clifton's studio median of $840 is +35% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Clifton rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 63 cities in Colorado with studio data, Clifton ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Clifton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Vernal ($660).