1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rifle, CO
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rifle, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +55% lower than the citywide median of $2,367 and +24% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Rifle
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Rifle
Compare Rifle's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 2 | Sterling | $790 |
| 3 | Montrose | $880 |
| 4 | Cortez | $910 |
| 5 | Clifton | $930 |
| 6 | Pueblo | $1,013 |
| 7 | Rifle (this page) | $1,060 |
| 8 | Grand Junction | $1,110 |
| 9 | Manitou Springs | $1,110 |
| 10 | Greeley | $1,195 |
| 11 | Fruita | $1,230 |
| 12 | Glenwood Springs | $1,230 |
| 13 | Vail | $1,231 |
| 14 | Granby | $1,240 |
| 15 | Evans | $1,260 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $2,370 |
| 2 | Morrison | $2,180 |
| 3 | Peyton | $2,130 |
| 4 | Greenwood Village | $2,110 |
| 5 | Commerce City | $2,110 |
| 6 | Superior | $2,100 |
| 7 | Lone Tree | $2,050 |
| 8 | Thornton | $2,048 |
| 9 | Castle Rock | $2,040 |
| 10 | Evergreen | $2,030 |
| 11 | Erie | $2,030 |
| 12 | Littleton | $2,025 |
| 13 | Parker | $2,010 |
| 14 | Broomfield | $2,010 |
| 15 | Monument | $1,990 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Rifle.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Rifle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton, CO | 49.4 mi | $930 | $-130 (-12%) |
| Grand Junction, CO | 53.7 mi | $1,110 | +$50 (+5%) |
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 56.8 mi | $1,230 | +$170 (+16%) |
| Fruita, CO | 64.2 mi | $1,230 | +$170 (+16%) |
| Montrose, CO | 90.5 mi | $880 | $-180 (-17%) |
| Eagle, CO | 94.5 mi | $1,590 | +$530 (+50%) |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 102.8 mi | $1,740 | +$680 (+64%) |
| Aspen, CO | 107.8 mi | $2,020 | +$960 (+91%) |
| Vernal, UT | 112 mi | $750 | $-310 (-29%) |
| Vail, CO | 119.2 mi | $1,231 | +$171 (+16%) |
| Rock Springs, WY | 127.2 mi | $820 | $-240 (-23%) |
| Silverthorne, CO | 127.2 mi | $1,590 | +$530 (+50%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Rifle — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rifle?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Rifle, Colorado is $1,060 per month. This is +55% below the citywide median of $2,367.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Rifle?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,400 ($3,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rifle expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rifle's 1-bedroom median of $1,060 is +24% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 25th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rifle rank for 1-bedroom rent in Colorado?
Among the 65 cities in Colorado with 1-bedroom data, Rifle ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Rifle?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Clifton ($930), Montrose ($880), Vernal ($750).