Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Clifton, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Clifton

$1,400/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Clifton is $1,400 per month as of July 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $530 less per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clifton

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Clifton rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Clifton, CO

Average rent prices in Clifton have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Clifton, CO

Rent prices in Clifton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Clifton is $1,372, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Clifton run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,345

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$1,060

2%

-

2 bedroom

$1,225

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,600

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,345

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,060

Last 30 days

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

The table above reflects average rent prices in Clifton, CO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Clifton, CO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Clifton and De Beque by all bedroom counts and property types.

Clifton

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clifton, CO is 7% lower than the median rent in De Beque, CO.

Discover rentals in Clifton, CO

524 32 1/2 Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

524 32 1/2 Rd

524 32 1/2 Rd, Clifton, CO 81520

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

3245 Downey Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

3245 Downey Court

3245 Downey Ct, Clifton, CO 81520

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

496 32 1/8 Rd #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clifton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 24

494 Coronado Way #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clifton

3 beds

2 baths

$1,439

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 7

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Frequently asked questions for Clifton, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Clifton rental market.

How much is rent in Clifton?

The average rent in Clifton is $1,400 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clifton?

Average rent prices in Clifton have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Clifton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Clifton is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $530 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clifton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Clifton are Swan View ($1,200/mo), Candlewood Park ($1,650/mo), and River Bend ($1,815/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Clifton?

To comfortably afford rent in Clifton, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Clifton?

Based on our current listings, 14% of Clifton rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 4 pet-friendly apartments available each month from the city's average of 28 monthly listings.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Clifton