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Johnstown

Pop. 18,883·33rd most expensive in Colorado·Johnstown rents are up 5.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,094/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$132
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Johnstown · $2,094
More expensive than 64% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,094/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$84,000/yr
Local median income
$128,995/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Johnstown's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,810
3 BR
$2,540
4 BR+
$2,850
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,810/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,094 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$25,128/yr
At $2,094/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Johnstown, CO is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 38.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,883
Median income
$128,995
Median age
34.9
Renters
22.1%
Age distribution
25.9%
24.4%
30.8%
Under 1825.9%
18–3424.4%
35–5430.8%
55–649.7%
65+9.3%
Gender
53.8%
46.2%
Male53.8%
Female46.2%
Race & ethnicity
79.4%
20%
White79.4%
Black0.7%
Hispanic20%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
20.5%
35.5%
38.5%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma20.5%
Some college35.5%
Bachelor's+38.5%
Housing tenure
77.9%
22.1%
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Johnstown, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$109,395 → $128,995
up 17.9%
Population
16,596 → 18,883
up 13.8%
Renter share
21.1% → 22.1%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
37.8% → 38.5%
+0.7 pts

Census figures show median household income at $128,995 today, compared with $109,395 five years earlier. Census counts show Johnstown, CO adding about 2,287 residents over the five-year window, up 13.8% on net.

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Median rent for each apartment size in Johnstown. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Johnstown, CO

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Johnstown is $2,094/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,370/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,810/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,450/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,540/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($128,995/yr), Johnstown ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Johnstown an affordable city for renters?

Johnstown is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,094/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($128,995/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Johnstown falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Johnstown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,094/mo in Johnstown. The local median household income is $128,995/yr, meaning the typical Johnstown household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Johnstown?

Rent in Johnstown has increased 5.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Johnstown rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Johnstown is middle-of-the-pack for Colorado for rent, ranking #33 out of 67 tracked cities at $2,094/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Johnstown?

Loveland is nearby and more affordable at $1,910/mo, which is $184 less than Johnstown.

What percentage of Johnstown residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.1% of Johnstown households are renters, while 77.9% are owner-occupied. Johnstown leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Johnstown rent compare to the national average?

Johnstown's median rent of $2,094/mo is $132 (7%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Colorado, it ranks #33 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,094/mo, rent takes ~19% of Johnstown's median household income ($128,995/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Johnstown 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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