Studio Apartment Rent in Fruita, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fruita, Colorado as of August 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,800 and +14% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fruita
Compare Fruita'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 | Granby | $1,060 |
| 10 | Woodland Park | $1,090 |
| 11 | Greeley | $1,100 |
| 12 | Fruita (this page) | $1,110 |
| 13 | Evans | $1,160 |
| 14 | Glenwood Springs | $1,230 |
| 15 | Milliken | $1,240 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $2,170 |
| 2 | Cherry Creek | $2,101 |
| 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 Fruita.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fruita |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, CO | 17.7 mi | $1,008 | $-102 (-9%) |
| Clifton, CO | 25.7 mi | $840 | $-270 (-24%) |
| Montrose, CO | 84.1 mi | $880 | $-230 (-21%) |
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 108.6 mi | $1,230 | +$120 (+11%) |
| Vernal, UT | 113.3 mi | $660 | $-450 (-41%) |
| Carbondale, CO | 113.7 mi | $1,650 | +$540 (+49%) |
| Cortez, CO | 125.5 mi | $910 | $-200 (-18%) |
| Durango, CO | 133.9 mi | $1,260 | +$150 (+14%) |
| Basalt, CO | 139.4 mi | $1,660 | +$550 (+50%) |
| Eagle, CO | 146 mi | $1,420 | +$310 (+28%) |
| Aspen, CO | 147.5 mi | $1,650 | +$540 (+49%) |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 166.4 mi | $1,660 | +$550 (+50%) |
Studio rent in Fruita — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fruita?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fruita, Colorado is $1,110 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,800.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fruita?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,400 ($3,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fruita expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fruita's studio median of $1,110 is +14% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 35th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fruita rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 64 cities in Colorado with studio data, Fruita ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fruita?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Grand Junction ($1,008), Clifton ($840), Montrose ($880).