Studio Apartment Rent in Milliken, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Milliken, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +51% lower than the citywide median of $2,550 and +4% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Milliken
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 Milliken
Compare Milliken'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 | $1,818 |
| 15 | Erie | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Milliken.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Milliken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown, CO | 5.7 mi | $1,370 | +$130 (+10%) |
| Windsor, CO | 9.8 mi | $1,340 | +$100 (+8%) |
| Evans, CO | 9.8 mi | $1,160 | $-80 (-6%) |
| Greeley, CO | 10 mi | $1,100 | $-140 (-11%) |
| Timnath, CO | 14.3 mi | $1,360 | +$120 (+10%) |
| Loveland, CO | 18.2 mi | $1,395 | +$155 (+13%) |
| Fort Collins, CO | 20.4 mi | $1,448 | +$208 (+17%) |
| Longmont, CO | 21.8 mi | $1,447 | +$207 (+17%) |
| Erie, CO | 23.7 mi | $1,810 | +$570 (+46%) |
| Brighton, CO | 27 mi | $1,540 | +$300 (+24%) |
| Lafayette, CO | 28.7 mi | $1,520 | +$280 (+23%) |
| Broomfield, CO | 30.2 mi | $1,840 | +$600 (+48%) |
Studio rent in Milliken — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Milliken?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Milliken, Colorado is $1,240 per month. This is +51% below the citywide median of $2,550.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Milliken?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,600 ($4,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Milliken expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Milliken's studio median of $1,240 is +4% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Milliken rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 63 cities in Colorado with studio data, Milliken ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Milliken?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Evans ($1,160), Greeley ($1,100).