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Rifle

Pop. 10,570·22nd most expensive in Colorado·Rental market data updated monthly for Rifle, CO
Median rent (all units)
$2,367/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.2%
vs US Median
+$402
Rising (Monthly)
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Rifle · $2,367
More expensive than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,367/mo, rent takes about 36% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$95,000/yr
Local median income
$80,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Rifle's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,200
Research median
$1,390/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
$28,404/yr
At $2,367/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Rifle, CO is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,570
Median income
$80,000
Median age
32.4
Renters
33.6%
Age distribution
27.5%
27.4%
22.8%
12.7%
Under 1827.5%
18–3427.4%
35–5422.8%
55–6412.7%
65+9.6%
Gender
53.7%
46.3%
Male53.7%
Female46.3%
Race & ethnicity
59.8%
49.4%
White59.8%
Hispanic49.4%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
14.2%
34.4%
31.9%
19.4%
No HS diploma14.2%
HS diploma34.4%
Some college31.9%
Bachelor's+19.4%
Housing tenure
66.4%
33.6%
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Rifle, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,935 → $80,000
up 9.7%
Population
10,325 → 10,570
up 2.4%
Renter share
31.4% → 33.6%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
16.1% → 19.4%
+3.3 pts
Median age
31.1 → 32.4
+1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Rifle, CO now reports about $80,000, up from $72,935 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 10,325 to 10,570 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. About 33.6% of households rent today, against 31.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.1% to 19.4%.

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Rifle rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Rifle. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Rifle, CO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Rifle is $2,367/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,050/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,390/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,060/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,950/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($80,000/yr), Rifle ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Rifle an affordable city for renters?

Rifle is considered moderate for renters. At $2,367/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($80,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Rifle slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Rifle?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,367/mo in Rifle. The local median household income is $80,000/yr, meaning the typical Rifle household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Rifle?

Rent in Rifle has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Rifle rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Rifle is one of the pricier cities in Colorado for rent, ranking #22 out of 66 tracked cities at $2,367/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Rifle?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Rifle ($2,367/mo): Clifton ($1,371/mo), Grand Junction ($1,768/mo), Fruita ($1,935/mo).

What percentage of Rifle residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.6% of Rifle households are renters, while 66.4% are owner-occupied. Rifle leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Rifle rent compare to the national average?

Rifle's median rent of $2,367/mo is $402 (20%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Colorado, it ranks #22 out of 66 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,367/mo, rent takes ~36% of Rifle's median household income ($80,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Rifle 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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