Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Castle Rock, CO?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.6% of gross income.
Castle Rock rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Colorado cities have lower median rent than Castle Rock, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Castle Rock, CO →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Castle Rock, CO?
Median rent in Castle Rock is $2,493 a month. A typical physical therapist in Colorado earns about $104,696 a year, which makes that rent 28.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Castle Rock?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Colorado (~$104,696/yr) supports up to $2,617 a month in rent. Castle Rock's current median rent is $2,493/mo, which leaves a $124/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Castle Rock?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Colorado works roughly 49.5 hours a month to cover Castle Rock's median rent of $2,493.
Where is rent cheaper than Castle Rock for a physical therapist?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Glenwood Springs ($2,492/mo), Boulder ($2,492/mo), Boulder ($2,491/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.