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Lone Tree

Pop. 14,147·38th most expensive in Colorado·Rental market data updated monthly for Lone Tree, CO
Median rent (all units)
$2,011/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$46
Rising (Monthly)
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Lone Tree · $2,011
More expensive than 60% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
68/100
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Rents are 9% below what Lone Tree's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,011/mo
Expected by trend
$2,211/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,880
1 BR
$2,050
2 BR
$2,450
3 BR
$3,200
4 BR+
$3,580
Research median
$2,450/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
$24,132/yr
At $2,011/mo median
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Rents are climbing (3.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.2% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lone Tree, CO is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 71.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,147
Median income
$123,741
Median age
41.5
Renters
45.5%
Age distribution
16.7%
24.8%
24.6%
13.2%
20.7%
Under 1816.7%
18–3424.8%
35–5424.6%
55–6413.2%
65+20.7%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
75.3%
White75.3%
Black3%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian11.4%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
19.9%
71.2%
No HS diploma1.1%
HS diploma7.9%
Some college19.9%
Bachelor's+71.2%
Housing tenure
54.5%
45.5%
Owner54.5%
Renter45.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Lone Tree, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,660 → $2,011
up 21.1%
Income
$113,653 → $123,741
up 8.9%
Population
13,701 → 14,147
up 3.3%
Renter share
41.3% → 45.5%
+4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
69.6% → 71.2%
+1.6 pts

Five years ago, renters in Lone Tree, CO paid around $1,660 a month. That figure now sits near $2,011, up 21.1% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $113,653 in 2021 to $123,741 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Lone Tree, CO adding about 446 residents over the five-year window, up 3.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 41.3% to 45.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Lone Tree, CO market of 2021.

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Lone Tree rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Lone Tree, CO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Lone Tree is $2,011/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,450/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,050/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,200/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($123,741/yr), Lone Tree ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lone Tree an affordable city for renters?

Lone Tree is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,011/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($123,741/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lone Tree falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lone Tree?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,011/mo in Lone Tree. The local median household income is $123,741/yr, meaning the typical Lone Tree household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lone Tree?

Rent in Lone Tree has increased 3.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Lone Tree rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Lone Tree is middle-of-the-pack for Colorado for rent, ranking #38 out of 66 tracked cities at $2,011/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lone Tree?

Meridian is nearby and more affordable at $1,940/mo, which is $71 less than Lone Tree.

What percentage of Lone Tree residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.5% of Lone Tree households are renters, while 54.5% are owner-occupied. Lone Tree leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Lone Tree rent compare to the national average?

Lone Tree's median rent of $2,011/mo is $46 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Colorado, it ranks #38 out of 66 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,011/mo, rent takes ~20% of Lone Tree's median household income ($123,741/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.4%
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