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Evans

Pop. 22,396·56th most expensive in Colorado·Rental market data updated monthly for Evans, CO
Median rent (all units)
$1,723/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$242
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Evans · $1,723
More affordable than 59% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,723/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$69,000/yr
Local median income
$75,563/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Evans's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$2,240
4 BR+
$2,560
Research median
$1,600/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,676/yr
At $1,723/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Evans, CO is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,396
Median income
$75,563
Median age
30.8
Renters
31.9%
Age distribution
26.8%
29.9%
25.7%
Under 1826.8%
18–3429.9%
35–5425.7%
55–648.9%
65+8.6%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
62.8%
46.4%
White62.8%
Black1.2%
Hispanic46.4%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
18.4%
27.3%
33.1%
21.2%
No HS diploma18.4%
HS diploma27.3%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+21.2%
Housing tenure
68.1%
31.9%
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Evans, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,692 → $1,723
up 1.8%
Income
$65,187 → $75,563
up 15.9%
Population
21,727 → 22,396
up 3.1%
Renter share
31% → 31.9%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
21% → 21.2%
+0.2 pts
Median age
29 → 30.8
+1.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Evans, CO has shifted from $1,692 to $1,723, up 1.8% since 2023. On the earnings side, the typical household in Evans, CO now reports about $75,563, up from $65,187 in 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Evans, CO adding about 669 residents over the five-year window, up 3.1% on net. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Evans, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Evans rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Evans. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Evans, CO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Evans is $1,723/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,160/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,600/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,260/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,240/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($75,563/yr), Evans ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Evans an affordable city for renters?

Evans is considered affordable for renters. At $1,723/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($75,563/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Evans falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Evans?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,723/mo in Evans. The local median household income is $75,563/yr, meaning the typical Evans household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Evans?

Rent in Evans has increased 1.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Evans rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Evans is one of the more affordable cities in Colorado for rent, ranking #56 out of 66 tracked cities at $1,723/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Evans?

Greeley is nearby and more affordable at $1,474/mo, which is $249 less than Evans.

What percentage of Evans residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.9% of Evans households are renters, while 68.1% are owner-occupied. Evans leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Evans rent compare to the national average?

Evans's median rent of $1,723/mo is $242 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Colorado, it ranks #56 out of 66 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,723/mo, rent takes ~27% of Evans's median household income ($75,563/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Evans 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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