2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Grand Junction, CO
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Grand Junction, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $1,768 and +13% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Grand Junction
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 Grand Junction
Compare Grand Junction'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 | Montrose | $1,160 |
| 4 | Stratmoor | $1,185 |
| 5 | Clifton | $1,200 |
| 6 | Cortez | $1,200 |
| 7 | Pueblo | $1,330 |
| 8 | Manitou Springs | $1,340 |
| 9 | Granby | $1,370 |
| 10 | Rifle | $1,390 |
| 11 | Grand Junction (this page) | $1,436 |
| 12 | Greeley | $1,525 |
| 13 | Woodland Park | $1,580 |
| 14 | Fruita | $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 Grand Junction.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Grand Junction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton, CO | 8.1 mi | $1,200 | $-236 (-16%) |
| Fruita, CO | 17.7 mi | $1,590 | +$154 (+11%) |
| Rifle, CO | 53.7 mi | $1,390 | $-46 (-3%) |
| Montrose, CO | 68.8 mi | $1,160 | $-276 (-19%) |
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 92.5 mi | $1,620 | +$184 (+13%) |
| Vernal, UT | 122.9 mi | $930 | $-506 (-35%) |
| Cortez, CO | 124.5 mi | $1,200 | $-236 (-16%) |
| Durango, CO | 124.7 mi | $1,670 | +$234 (+16%) |
| Eagle, CO | 129.4 mi | $2,090 | +$654 (+46%) |
| Aspen, CO | 129.9 mi | $2,240 | +$804 (+56%) |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 153.5 mi | $2,030 | +$594 (+41%) |
| Vail, CO | 153.7 mi | $1,669 | +$233 (+16%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Grand Junction — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Grand Junction?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Grand Junction, Colorado is $1,436 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $1,768.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Grand Junction?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,440 ($4,787/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Grand Junction expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Grand Junction's 2-bedroom median of $1,436 is +13% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Grand Junction rank for 2-bedroom rent in Colorado?
Among the 66 cities in Colorado with 2-bedroom data, Grand Junction ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Grand Junction?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Clifton ($1,200), Rifle ($1,390), Montrose ($1,160).