Studio Apartment Rent in Grand Junction, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Grand Junction, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $1,768 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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 (this page) | $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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Grand Junction.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Grand Junction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton, CO | 8.1 mi | $840 | $-168 (-17%) |
| Fruita, CO | 17.7 mi | $1,110 | +$102 (+10%) |
| Rifle, CO | 53.7 mi | $1,050 | +$42 (+4%) |
| Montrose, CO | 68.8 mi | $880 | $-128 (-13%) |
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 92.5 mi | $1,230 | +$222 (+22%) |
| Vernal, UT | 122.9 mi | $660 | $-348 (-35%) |
| Cortez, CO | 124.5 mi | $910 | $-98 (-10%) |
| Durango, CO | 124.7 mi | $1,260 | +$252 (+25%) |
| Eagle, CO | 129.4 mi | $1,420 | +$412 (+41%) |
| Aspen, CO | 129.9 mi | $1,650 | +$642 (+64%) |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 153.5 mi | $1,660 | +$652 (+65%) |
| Vail, CO | 153.7 mi | $1,438 | +$430 (+43%) |
Studio rent in Grand Junction — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Grand Junction?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Grand Junction, Colorado is $1,008 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $1,768.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Grand Junction?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,320 ($3,360/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Grand Junction expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Grand Junction's studio median of $1,008 is +22% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 28th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Grand Junction rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 63 cities in Colorado with studio data, Grand Junction ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Grand Junction?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Clifton ($840), Montrose ($880), Vernal ($660).