Studio Apartment Rent in Rifle, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rifle, Colorado as of September 2026. That's +59% lower than the citywide median of $2,575 and +19% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Rifle
Compare Rifle's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling | $720 |
| 2 | Trinidad | $770 |
| 3 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 4 | Clifton | $840 |
| 5 | Montrose | $880 |
| 6 | Glendale | $900 |
| 7 | Cortez | $910 |
| 8 | Pueblo | $912 |
| 9 | Manitou Springs | $920 |
| 10 | Grand Junction | $1,008 |
| 11 | Rifle (this page) | $1,050 |
| 12 | Federal Heights | $1,055 |
| 13 | Granby | $1,060 |
| 14 | Woodland Park | $1,090 |
| 15 | Greeley | $1,100 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherry Creek | $2,450 |
| 2 | Highlands Ranch | $2,170 |
| 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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Rifle.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rifle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton, CO | 49.4 mi | $840 | $-210 (-20%) |
| Grand Junction, CO | 53.7 mi | $1,008 | $-42 (-4%) |
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 56.8 mi | $1,230 | +$180 (+17%) |
| Fruita, CO | 64.2 mi | $1,110 | +$60 (+6%) |
| Carbondale, CO | 74.3 mi | $1,650 | +$600 (+57%) |
| Montrose, CO | 90.5 mi | $880 | $-170 (-16%) |
| Eagle, CO | 94.5 mi | $1,420 | +$370 (+35%) |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 102.8 mi | $1,660 | +$610 (+58%) |
| Aspen, CO | 107.8 mi | $1,650 | +$600 (+57%) |
| Vernal, UT | 112 mi | $660 | $-390 (-37%) |
| Vail, CO | 119.2 mi | $1,438 | +$388 (+37%) |
| Rock Springs, WY | 127.2 mi | $810 | $-240 (-23%) |
Studio rent in Rifle — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rifle?
As of September 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rifle, Colorado is $1,050 per month. This is +59% below the citywide median of $2,575.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rifle?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,000 ($3,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rifle expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rifle's studio median of $1,050 is +19% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 31th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rifle rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 65 cities in Colorado with studio data, Rifle ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rifle?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Clifton ($840), Grand Junction ($1,008), Montrose ($880).