Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Clifton, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Clifton

$1,500/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Clifton is $1,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clifton

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 7% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Clifton run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

No Change

60%

1 bedroom

$1,100

2%

-

2 bedroom

$1,400

7%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,950

10%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,257

No Change

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last year

60%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,257

Last year

14%

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$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clifton, CO is 21% lower than the median rent in De Beque, CO.

Discover rentals in Clifton, CO

477 32 1/8 Road - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

477 32 1/8 Road

477 32 1/8 Rd, Clifton, CO 81520

2 beds

1 bath

$900

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
462 Topaz Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

462 Topaz Dr

462 Topaz Dr, Clifton, CO 81520

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
496 32 1/8 Rd #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clifton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
3211 Opal Ct #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clifton

2BR/1.0BA

3211 Opal Ct #A, Clifton, CO 81520

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

$1,200

Price drop

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

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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 $1,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clifton?

Average rent prices in Clifton have decreased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Clifton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Clifton is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clifton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Clifton are Kimwood Estates ($1,575/mo), River Bend ($1,750/mo), and Swan View ($1,800/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Clifton?

To comfortably afford rent in Clifton, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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