Studio Apartment Rent in Meridian, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Meridian, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +6% lower than the citywide median of $1,940 and +41% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Meridian
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 Meridian
Compare Meridian's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling | $720 |
| 2 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 3 | Clifton | $840 |
| 4 | Montrose | $880 |
| 5 | Cortez | $910 |
| 6 | Pueblo | $912 |
| 7 | Manitou Springs | $920 |
| 8 | Grand Junction | $1,008 |
| 9 | Rifle | $1,050 |
| 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 | Highlands Ranch | $2,170 |
| 2 | Cherry Creek | $2,130 |
| 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 (this page) | $1,818 |
| 15 | Erie | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Meridian.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Meridian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Tree, CO | 3.2 mi | $1,880 | +$62 (+3%) |
| Centennial, CO | 4.1 mi | $1,795 | $-23 (-1%) |
| Cherry Creek, CO | 4.7 mi | $2,130 | +$312 (+17%) |
| Greenwood Village, CO | 4.7 mi | $1,930 | +$112 (+6%) |
| Castle Pines, CO | 7.3 mi | $1,820 | +$2 (0%) |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | 8 mi | $2,170 | +$352 (+19%) |
| Parker, CO | 9.2 mi | $1,840 | +$22 (+1%) |
| Aurora, CO | 11.3 mi | $1,646 | $-172 (-9%) |
| Englewood, CO | 11.7 mi | $1,318 | $-500 (-28%) |
| Glendale, CO | 12.1 mi | $1,426 | $-392 (-22%) |
| Denver, CO | 14 mi | $1,714 | $-104 (-6%) |
| Littleton, CO | 14.1 mi | $1,850 | +$32 (+2%) |
Studio rent in Meridian — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Meridian?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Meridian, Colorado is $1,818 per month. This is +6% below the citywide median of $1,940.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Meridian?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,720 ($6,060/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Meridian expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Meridian's studio median of $1,818 is +41% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Meridian rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 63 cities in Colorado with studio data, Meridian ranks #50 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Meridian?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Centennial ($1,795), Aurora ($1,646), Englewood ($1,318).