Studio Apartment Rent in Durango, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Durango, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,997 and +2% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Durango
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 Durango
Compare Durango'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 | $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 Durango.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Durango |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington, NM | 53.3 mi | $890 | $-370 (-29%) |
| Cortez, CO | 61.5 mi | $910 | $-350 (-28%) |
| Montrose, CO | 72.2 mi | $880 | $-380 (-30%) |
| Clifton, CO | 122 mi | $840 | $-420 (-33%) |
| Grand Junction, CO | 124.7 mi | $1,008 | $-252 (-20%) |
| Fruita, CO | 133.9 mi | $1,110 | $-150 (-12%) |
| Alamosa, CO | 139.4 mi | $790 | $-470 (-37%) |
| Aspen, CO | 143.9 mi | $1,650 | +$390 (+31%) |
| Los Alamos, NM | 154.4 mi | $990 | $-270 (-21%) |
| Santa Fe, NM | 180.3 mi | $1,283 | +$23 (+2%) |
Studio rent in Durango — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Durango?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Durango, Colorado is $1,260 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,997.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Durango?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,400 ($4,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Durango expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Durango's studio median of $1,260 is +2% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Durango rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 63 cities in Colorado with studio data, Durango ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Durango?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Farmington ($890), Cortez ($910), Montrose ($880).