Studio Apartment Rent in Glendale, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Glendale, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,537 and +11% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Glendale
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 Glendale
Compare Glendale'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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Glendale.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Glendale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1.9 mi | $1,714 | +$288 (+20%) |
| Englewood, CO | 5.4 mi | $1,318 | $-108 (-8%) |
| Greenwood Village, CO | 7.4 mi | $1,930 | +$504 (+35%) |
| Centennial, CO | 8 mi | $1,795 | +$369 (+26%) |
| Aurora, CO | 11 mi | $1,646 | +$220 (+15%) |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | 11.6 mi | $2,170 | +$744 (+52%) |
| Lakewood, CO | 11.7 mi | $1,551 | +$125 (+9%) |
| Meridian, CO | 12.1 mi | $1,818 | +$392 (+27%) |
| Lone Tree, CO | 12.2 mi | $1,880 | +$454 (+32%) |
| Federal Heights, CO | 12.3 mi | $1,500 | +$74 (+5%) |
| Littleton, CO | 12.7 mi | $1,850 | +$424 (+30%) |
| Wheat Ridge, CO | 12.7 mi | $1,500 | +$74 (+5%) |
Studio rent in Glendale — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Glendale?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Glendale, Colorado is $1,426 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,537.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Glendale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,040 ($4,753/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Glendale expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Glendale's studio median of $1,426 is +11% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 60th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Glendale rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 63 cities in Colorado with studio data, Glendale ranks #29 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Glendale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Englewood ($1,318).