Studio Apartment Rent in Highlands Ranch, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Highlands Ranch, Colorado as of October 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $2,559 and +68% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Highlands Ranch
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 Highlands Ranch
Compare Highlands Ranch's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling | $720 |
| 2 | Trinidad | $770 |
| 3 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 4 | Clifton | $840 |
| 5 | Montrose | $880 |
| 6 | Cortez | $910 |
| 7 | Pueblo | $912 |
| 8 | Manitou Springs | $920 |
| 9 | Grand Junction | $1,008 |
| 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 | Cherry Creek | $2,450 |
| 2 | Highlands Ranch (this page) | $2,170 |
| 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 Highlands Ranch.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Highlands Ranch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Tree, CO | 5.1 mi | $1,880 | $-290 (-13%) |
| Littleton, CO | 6.4 mi | $1,850 | $-320 (-15%) |
| Centennial, CO | 6.8 mi | $1,795 | $-375 (-17%) |
| Englewood, CO | 7.7 mi | $1,318 | $-852 (-39%) |
| Greenwood Village, CO | 7.8 mi | $1,930 | $-240 (-11%) |
| Meridian, CO | 8 mi | $1,818 | $-352 (-16%) |
| Castle Pines, CO | 10 mi | $1,820 | $-350 (-16%) |
| Glendale, CO | 11.6 mi | $1,426 | $-744 (-34%) |
| Cherry Creek, CO | 12.5 mi | $2,450 | +$280 (+13%) |
| Denver, CO | 13.3 mi | $1,714 | $-456 (-21%) |
| Lakewood, CO | 14.6 mi | $1,551 | $-619 (-29%) |
| Castle Rock, CO | 16.5 mi | $1,870 | $-300 (-14%) |
Studio rent in Highlands Ranch — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Highlands Ranch?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is $2,170 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $2,559.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Highlands Ranch?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $86,800 ($7,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Highlands Ranch expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Highlands Ranch's studio median of $2,170 is +68% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Highlands Ranch rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 65 cities in Colorado with studio data, Highlands Ranch ranks #64 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Highlands Ranch?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lone Tree ($1,880), Littleton ($1,850), Centennial ($1,795).