2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fruita, CO
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Fruita, Colorado as of October 2026. That's +4% lower than the citywide median of $1,664 and +4% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Fruita
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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fruita
Compare Fruita's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamosa | $970 |
| 2 | Sterling | $1,030 |
| 3 | Trinidad | $1,130 |
| 4 | Montrose | $1,160 |
| 5 | Stratmoor | $1,185 |
| 6 | Clifton | $1,200 |
| 7 | Cortez | $1,200 |
| 8 | Pueblo | $1,330 |
| 9 | Manitou Springs | $1,340 |
| 10 | Granby | $1,370 |
| 11 | Grand Junction | $1,436 |
| 12 | Greeley | $1,525 |
| 13 | Woodland Park | $1,580 |
| 14 | Fruita (this page) | $1,590 |
| 15 | Evans | $1,600 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $2,833 |
| 2 | Morrison | $2,610 |
| 3 | Peyton | $2,570 |
| 4 | Commerce City | $2,530 |
| 5 | Superior | $2,529 |
| 6 | Greenwood Village | $2,520 |
| 7 | Erie | $2,520 |
| 8 | Thornton | $2,453 |
| 9 | Lone Tree | $2,450 |
| 10 | Castle Rock | $2,440 |
| 11 | Evergreen | $2,430 |
| 12 | Littleton | $2,423 |
| 13 | Parker | $2,405 |
| 14 | Broomfield | $2,405 |
| 15 | Monument | $2,400 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Fruita.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Fruita |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, CO | 17.7 mi | $1,436 | $-154 (-10%) |
| Clifton, CO | 25.7 mi | $1,200 | $-390 (-25%) |
| Montrose, CO | 84.1 mi | $1,160 | $-430 (-27%) |
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 108.6 mi | $1,620 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Vernal, UT | 113.3 mi | $930 | $-660 (-42%) |
| Carbondale, CO | 113.7 mi | $2,250 | +$660 (+42%) |
| Cortez, CO | 125.5 mi | $1,200 | $-390 (-25%) |
| Durango, CO | 133.9 mi | $1,670 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Basalt, CO | 139.4 mi | $2,380 | +$790 (+50%) |
| Eagle, CO | 146 mi | $2,090 | +$500 (+31%) |
| Aspen, CO | 147.5 mi | $2,240 | +$650 (+41%) |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 166.4 mi | $2,030 | +$440 (+28%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Fruita — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fruita?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Fruita, Colorado is $1,590 per month. This is +4% below the citywide median of $1,664.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Fruita?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,600 ($5,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fruita expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fruita's 2-bedroom median of $1,590 is +4% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fruita rank for 2-bedroom rent in Colorado?
Among the 68 cities in Colorado with 2-bedroom data, Fruita ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Fruita?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Grand Junction ($1,436), Clifton ($1,200), Montrose ($1,160).