Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Clifton, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Clifton

$1,300/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Clifton is $1,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clifton

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Clifton rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,972. 1-bedroom apartments in Clifton run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

No Change

16%

1 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,250

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,600

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,500

5%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

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$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clifton, CO is 13% lower than the median rent in De Beque, CO.

Discover rentals in Clifton, CO

460 Topaz Dr #C - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Clifton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
462 Topaz Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

462 Topaz Dr

462 Topaz Dr, Clifton, CO 81520

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
491 32 1/8 Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clifton

491 32 1/8 Road - 2

491 32 1/8 Rd #2, Clifton, CO 81520

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
496 32 1/8 Rd #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clifton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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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 $1,300 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clifton?

Average rent prices in Clifton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Clifton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Clifton is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clifton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Clifton are Swan View ($1,500/mo), River Bend ($1,575/mo), and Candlewood Park ($1,600/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Clifton?

To comfortably afford rent in Clifton, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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