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Highlights

  • Contemporary finishes
  • Open floor plan
  • Extensively remodeled
  • Proximity to downtown

Location

368 Independent Avenue, Grand Junction, Colorado 81505, United States
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Management

Iconic Management Services

Leasing office

(970) 822-0738 ext. 2

Property Overview

Escalante Apartments rates highly with a Zumper expert rating of 8.5, supported by excellent scores for price (10), amenities (9), and location (9), making it a competitive option for renters. Notable features include contemporary finishes, an open floor plan, and proximity to downtown, while the property is also recognized for its vibrant social life, pet-friendly environment, and sustainability efforts, with ample parks and walking accessibility nearby. Trustworthiness is rated at 7 out of 10, indicating transparency in its management.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Escalante Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Escalante Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath940 sqft$1,425 /mo1 unit availableEscalante Ridge Apartment # 1 is an extensively remodeled 2-bed / 1-bath rental home offering contemporary finishes in an open floor plan. Remodel includes all new cabinets, counters, floors, doors, appliances, lighting, fixtures, bathroom and heating. This property offers front and rear doors with a porch. Climate controlled private storage closets can be available to residents also. Tenants have reserved parking. Proximity to downtown, Mesa Mall and the CMU campus make the location very desirable.

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Amenities for Escalante Apartments

Apartment Amenities

HeatingHot Water
Trash

Appliances

DishwasherRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Cats OKWater/Sewer
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units10
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About Escalante Apartments

HomeApartments in Grand Junction Escalante Apartments

Escalante Ridge Apartment # 1 is an extensively remodeled 2-bed / 1-bath rental home offering contemporary finishes in an open floor plan. Remodel includes all new cabinets, counters, floors, doors, appliances, lighting, fixtures, bathroom and heating. This property offers front and rear doors with a porch. Climate controlled private storage closets can be available to residents also. Tenants have reserved parking. Proximity to downtown, Mesa Mall and the CMU campus make the location very desirable.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Escalante Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Escalante Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Escalante Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Escalante Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Escalante Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Escalante Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Escalante Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Escalante Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Escalante Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Escalante Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 72 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 217 mixed-use spaces nearby

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 8 parks within a mile
  • On-site recycling or composting options

Pet owners

  • 5 pet hospitals in the area
  • 12 pet supply stores near the property
  • 4 pet grooming services nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Escalante Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.5 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away

Considerations

Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Grand Junction

2-bedroom apartments at Escalante Apartments cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Grand Junction.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Grand Junction
A table of studio rental data trends in Grand Junction
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$850
January 2024$844
February 2024$795
March 2024$1,248
April 2024$1,087
May 2024$1,246
June 2024$1,329
July 2024$1,334
August 2024$1,337
September 2024$1,331
October 2024$1,326
November 2024$1,322
December 2024$1,112
January 2025$1,251
February 2025$947
March 2025$1,118
April 2025$795
May 2025$895
June 2025$1,152
July 2025$1,350
August 2025$1,350
September 2025$1,350
October 2025$1,350
November 2025$1,264
December 2025$923

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$57,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $57,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,425.
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Schools near Escalante Apartments

Pomona Elementary School

588 25-1/2 rd

grand junction, CO, 81505

K-5Public
B-

Dual Immersion Academy School

552 a west main st

grand junction, CO, 81501

PK, K-5Public
B-

Grand River Academy

600 n 14th st

grand junction, CO, 81501

K-12Public
C

Lincoln Park Preschool

519 18th st

grand junction, CO, 81501

PKPublic

Career Center Preschool

2935 north ave

grand junction, CO, 81504

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Grand Junction near 368 Independent Avenue

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 368 Independent Avenue, Grand Junction

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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Sam's Club
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Walmart Supercenter
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Sprouts Farmers Market
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Carniceria Sonora
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