Studio Apartment Rent in Wheat Ridge, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Wheat Ridge, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $2,014 and +16% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling | $720 |
| 2 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 3 | Clifton | $840 |
| 4 | Montrose | $880 |
| 5 | Cortez | $910 |
| 6 | Pueblo | $912 |
| 7 | Manitou Springs | $920 |
| 8 | Grand Junction | $1,008 |
| 9 | Rifle | $1,050 |
| 10 | Granby | $1,060 |
| 11 | Woodland Park | $1,090 |
| 12 | Greeley | $1,100 |
| 13 | Fruita | $1,110 |
| 14 | Evans | $1,160 |
| 15 | Glenwood Springs | $1,230 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $2,170 |
| 2 | Cherry Creek | $2,130 |
| 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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Wheat Ridge.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Wheat Ridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada, CO | 4.7 mi | $1,808 | +$308 (+21%) |
| Lakewood, CO | 5 mi | $1,551 | +$51 (+3%) |
| Westminster, CO | 7.4 mi | $1,656 | +$156 (+10%) |
| Federal Heights, CO | 9.4 mi | $1,500 | — |
| Golden, CO | 11.3 mi | $1,685 | +$185 (+12%) |
| Denver, CO | 11.4 mi | $1,714 | +$214 (+14%) |
| Englewood, CO | 11.8 mi | $1,318 | $-182 (-12%) |
| Northglenn, CO | 12.5 mi | $1,300 | $-200 (-13%) |
| Glendale, CO | 12.7 mi | $1,426 | $-74 (-5%) |
| Louisville, CO | 12.9 mi | $1,690 | +$190 (+13%) |
| Broomfield, CO | 13.2 mi | $1,840 | +$340 (+23%) |
| Morrison, CO | 13.3 mi | $2,000 | +$500 (+33%) |
Studio rent in Wheat Ridge — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Wheat Ridge?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is $1,500 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $2,014.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Wheat Ridge?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $60,000 ($5,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wheat Ridge expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Wheat Ridge's studio median of $1,500 is +16% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 65th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wheat Ridge rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 63 cities in Colorado with studio data, Wheat Ridge ranks #34 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Wheat Ridge?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Englewood ($1,318), Northglenn ($1,300), Glendale ($1,426).