Studio Apartment Rent in Fountain, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fountain, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $2,125 and +10% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Fountain
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 Fountain
Compare Fountain'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 Fountain.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fountain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security-Widefield, CO | 8.3 mi | $1,300 | $-120 (-8%) |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 17.9 mi | $1,342 | $-78 (-5%) |
| Manitou Springs, CO | 21.6 mi | $920 | $-500 (-35%) |
| Pueblo, CO | 25.4 mi | $912 | $-508 (-36%) |
| Peyton, CO | 28 mi | $1,760 | +$340 (+24%) |
| Monument, CO | 33.7 mi | $1,650 | +$230 (+16%) |
| Woodland Park, CO | 39.5 mi | $1,090 | $-330 (-23%) |
| Castle Rock, CO | 48.6 mi | $1,870 | +$450 (+32%) |
| Castle Pines, CO | 56.9 mi | $1,820 | +$400 (+28%) |
| Parker, CO | 59.6 mi | $1,840 | +$420 (+30%) |
| Cherry Creek, CO | 62.3 mi | $2,130 | +$710 (+50%) |
| Lone Tree, CO | 63.3 mi | $1,880 | +$460 (+32%) |
Studio rent in Fountain — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fountain?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fountain, Colorado is $1,420 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $2,125.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fountain?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,800 ($4,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fountain expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fountain's studio median of $1,420 is +10% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fountain rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 63 cities in Colorado with studio data, Fountain ranks #27 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fountain?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Security-Widefield ($1,300), Colorado Springs ($1,342), Manitou Springs ($920).