Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Fruita, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Fruita

$2,100/mo

increased by31%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fruita is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fruita

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fruita rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Fruita, CO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Fruita, CO

Average rent prices in Fruita have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 31% 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 Fruita, CO

Rent prices in Fruita vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fruita is $1,435, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Fruita run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$950

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,095

1%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,550

9%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,150

9%

22%

4 bedroom

$3,365

26%

53%

Studio

Average rent

$950

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,365

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

53%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fruita, 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 Fruita, CO compare to other cities?

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

Fruita

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fruita, CO is 45% higher than the median rent in Clifton, CO.

Discover rentals in Fruita, CO

175 Applewood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

Orchard Valley house for rent in Fruita

3 beds

2 baths

$2,200

$2,000

Price drop

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

House for rent

1143 Legacy Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fruita

Lovely Home in Fruita

1143 Legacy Way, Fruita, CO 81521

3 beds

2 baths

$2,100

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

House for rent

Available Jul 3

1187 Cherrywood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

House for rent in Fruita

4 beds

2 baths

$2,300

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

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Fruita, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Fruita rental market.

How much is rent in Fruita?

The average rent in Fruita is $2,100 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fruita?

Average rent prices in Fruita have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 31% since last year.

How does Fruita rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fruita is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fruita?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fruita are Orchard Valley ($1,500/mo), Kiefers Orchard ($1,500/mo), and Adobe Creek Ranch ($1,550/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fruita?

To comfortably afford rent in Fruita, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Fruita offers pet-friendly options for renters with furry companions, with 38% of listings welcoming pets. With an average of 24 listings available per month, this translates to approximately 9 pet-friendly apartments typically on the market.

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).

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