Studio Apartment Rent in Littleton, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Littleton, Colorado as of October 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $2,040 and +43% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Littleton
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 Littleton
Compare Littleton'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 | $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 (this page) | $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 Littleton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Littleton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Ranch, CO | 6.4 mi | $2,170 | +$320 (+17%) |
| Englewood, CO | 7.3 mi | $1,318 | $-532 (-29%) |
| Lakewood, CO | 9.9 mi | $1,551 | $-299 (-16%) |
| Morrison, CO | 11 mi | $2,000 | +$150 (+8%) |
| Lone Tree, CO | 11.4 mi | $1,880 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Centennial, CO | 11.8 mi | $1,795 | $-55 (-3%) |
| Greenwood Village, CO | 12.5 mi | $1,930 | +$80 (+4%) |
| Glendale, CO | 12.7 mi | $1,426 | $-424 (-23%) |
| Denver, CO | 13.6 mi | $1,714 | $-136 (-7%) |
| Meridian, CO | 14.1 mi | $1,818 | $-32 (-2%) |
| Wheat Ridge, CO | 14.8 mi | $1,500 | $-350 (-19%) |
| Castle Pines, CO | 16.1 mi | $1,820 | $-30 (-2%) |
Studio rent in Littleton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Littleton?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Littleton, Colorado is $1,850 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $2,040.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Littleton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,000 ($6,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Littleton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Littleton's studio median of $1,850 is +43% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 83th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Littleton rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 65 cities in Colorado with studio data, Littleton ranks #56 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Littleton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Englewood ($1,318), Lakewood ($1,551), Centennial ($1,795).