2-Bedroom Rent · July 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Montrose, CO

$1,160/mo

Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Montrose, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $2,027 and +30% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.

2-Bedroom median
$1,160
July 2026
vs city overall
-43%
$2,027 city median
vs national
-30%
$1,655 US median
Colorado rank
#3
of 66 cities

Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Montrose

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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income
$46,400
Monthly gross
$3,867
Hourly (full-time)
$22.31

Rent by apartment size in Montrose

Compare Montrose's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio
$880
1-Bedroom
$880
2-Bedroom (current)
$1,160
3-Bedroom
$1,630
4+ Bedroom
$1,950

Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Colorado

#City2-Bedroom rent
1Alamosa$970
2Sterling$1,030
3Montrose (this page)$1,160
4Stratmoor$1,185
5Clifton$1,200
6Cortez$1,200
7Pueblo$1,330
8Manitou Springs$1,340
9Granby$1,370
10Rifle$1,390
11Grand Junction$1,436
12Greeley$1,525
13Woodland Park$1,580
14Fruita$1,590
15Evans$1,600

Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Colorado

#City2-Bedroom rent
1Highlands Ranch$2,833
2Morrison$2,610
3Peyton$2,570
4Commerce City$2,530
5Superior$2,529
6Greenwood Village$2,520
7Erie$2,520
8Thornton$2,453
9Lone Tree$2,450
10Castle Rock$2,440
11Evergreen$2,430
12Littleton$2,423
13Parker$2,405
14Broomfield$2,405
15Monument$2,400

Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Montrose.

CityDistance2-Bedroom rentvs Montrose
Clifton, CO62.9 mi$1,200+$40 (+3%)
Grand Junction, CO68.8 mi$1,436+$276 (+24%)
Durango, CO72.2 mi$1,670+$510 (+44%)
Glenwood Springs, CO83.6 mi$1,620+$460 (+40%)
Fruita, CO84.1 mi$1,590+$430 (+37%)
Aspen, CO89.3 mi$2,240+$1,080 (+93%)
Rifle, CO90.5 mi$1,390+$230 (+20%)
Cortez, CO104.6 mi$1,200+$40 (+3%)
Eagle, CO106 mi$2,090+$930 (+80%)
Farmington, NM123.5 mi$1,100$-60 (-5%)
Vail, CO124.6 mi$1,669+$509 (+44%)
Silverthorne, CO135.4 mi$2,090+$930 (+80%)

2-Bedroom rent in Montrose — common questions

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Montrose?

As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Montrose, Colorado is $1,160 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $2,027.

What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Montrose?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,400 ($3,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.31/hour at a full-time job.

Is Montrose expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Montrose's 2-bedroom median of $1,160 is +30% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Montrose rank for 2-bedroom rent in Colorado?

Among the 66 cities in Colorado with 2-bedroom data, Montrose ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Montrose?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Farmington ($1,100).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Montrose, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (July 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.