1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wheat Ridge, CO
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wheat Ridge, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $2,014 and +19% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Wheat Ridge
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 Wheat Ridge
Compare Wheat Ridge'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 | $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? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Wheat Ridge.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Wheat Ridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada, CO | 4.7 mi | $1,983 | +$323 (+19%) |
| Lakewood, CO | 5 mi | $1,700 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Westminster, CO | 7.4 mi | $1,814 | +$154 (+9%) |
| Federal Heights, CO | 9.4 mi | $1,660 | — |
| Golden, CO | 11.3 mi | $1,840 | +$180 (+11%) |
| Denver, CO | 11.4 mi | $1,874 | +$214 (+13%) |
| Englewood, CO | 11.8 mi | $1,389 | $-271 (-16%) |
| Northglenn, CO | 12.5 mi | $1,606 | $-54 (-3%) |
| Glendale, CO | 12.7 mi | $1,678 | +$18 (+1%) |
| Louisville, CO | 12.9 mi | $1,970 | +$310 (+19%) |
| Broomfield, CO | 13.2 mi | $2,010 | +$350 (+21%) |
| Superior, CO | 13.2 mi | $2,100 | +$440 (+27%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Wheat Ridge — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wheat Ridge?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is $1,660 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $2,014.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Wheat Ridge?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,400 ($5,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wheat Ridge expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wheat Ridge's 1-bedroom median of $1,660 is +19% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 67th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wheat Ridge rank for 1-bedroom rent in Colorado?
Among the 65 cities in Colorado with 1-bedroom data, Wheat Ridge ranks #33 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Wheat Ridge?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Englewood ($1,389), Northglenn ($1,606).