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Greeley

Pop. 110,806·61st most expensive in Colorado·Rental market data updated monthly for Greeley, CO
Median rent (all units)
$1,474/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$491
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Greeley · $1,474
More affordable than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
63/100
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Rents are 7% below what Greeley's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,474/mo
Expected by trend
$1,576/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,195
2 BR
$1,525
3 BR
$2,145
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,525/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,688/yr
At $1,474/mo median
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Rents are climbing (2.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Greeley, CO is majority owner-occupied, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
110,806
Median income
$69,881
Median age
32.5
Renters
39.1%
Age distribution
25%
28.9%
22.5%
13.7%
Under 1825%
18–3428.9%
35–5422.5%
55–649.9%
65+13.7%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
67.6%
41.6%
White67.6%
Black2.6%
Hispanic41.6%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
16%
25%
31.2%
27.8%
No HS diploma16%
HS diploma25%
Some college31.2%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
60.9%
39.1%
Owner60.9%
Renter39.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Greeley, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,197 → $1,474
up 23.1%
Income
$60,601 → $69,881
up 15.3%
Population
107,014 → 110,806
up 3.5%
Renter share
39.4% → 39.1%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
26.1% → 27.8%
+1.7 pts
Median age
31.7 → 32.5
+0.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Greeley, CO has shifted from $1,197 to $1,474, up 23.1% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $60,601 in 2021 to $69,881 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Greeley, CO adding about 3,792 residents over the five-year window, up 3.5% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Greeley, CO market of 2021.

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Greeley rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Greeley, CO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Greeley is $1,474/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,100/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,525/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,195/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,145/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($69,881/yr), Greeley ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Greeley an affordable city for renters?

Greeley is considered affordable for renters. At $1,474/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($69,881/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Greeley falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Greeley?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,474/mo in Greeley. The local median household income is $69,881/yr, meaning the typical Greeley household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Greeley?

Rent in Greeley has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Greeley neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Greeley are 80631 ($1,370/mo), and 80634 ($1,602/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Greeley is $1,474/mo.

How does Greeley rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Greeley is one of the more affordable cities in Colorado for rent, ranking #61 out of 66 tracked cities at $1,474/mo.

What percentage of Greeley residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.1% of Greeley households are renters, while 60.9% are owner-occupied. Greeley leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Greeley rent compare to the national average?

Greeley's median rent of $1,474/mo is $491 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Colorado, it ranks #61 out of 66 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,474/mo, rent takes ~25% of Greeley's median household income ($69,881/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.4%
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