Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Clifton, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Clifton

$1,450/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Clifton is $1,450 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clifton

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,137. 1-bedroom apartments in Clifton run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

$895

2%

-

2 bedroom

$1,250

5%

16%

3 bedroom

$2,175

6%

28%

4 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

28%

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$1,450
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clifton, CO is 3% lower than the median rent in De Beque, CO.

Discover rentals in Clifton, CO

463 Topaz Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

463 Topaz Dr

463 Topaz Dr, Clifton, CO 81520

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Kimwood Estates apartment for rent in Clifton

438 32 3/8 Road - A

438 32 3/8 Rd #A, Clifton, CO 81520

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 3

3249 Rood Ct #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clifton

3249 Rood Court - 3

3249 Rood Ct #3, Clifton, CO 81520

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 3

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

$1,200

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

Apartment for rent

Available May 28

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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 $1,450 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clifton?

Average rent prices in Clifton have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Clifton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Clifton is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clifton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Clifton are Candlewood Park ($1,385/mo), Swan View ($1,575/mo), and Kimwood Estates ($1,595/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Clifton?

To comfortably afford rent in Clifton, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/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