Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Fruita, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Fruita

$2,205/mo

increased by38%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fruita is $2,205 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $305 more per month.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fruita

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fruita rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 38% 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Fruita run $935 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$795

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,150

15%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,592

2%

23%

3 bedroom

$2,300

12%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,150

5%

33%

Studio

Average rent

$795

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,592

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

33%

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$2,205
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fruita, CO is 47% higher than the median rent in Clifton, CO.

Discover rentals in Fruita, CO

1025 Cedar Way #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fruita

1025 Cedar Way - 4

1025 Cedar Way #4, Fruita, CO 81521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
1107 E Carolina Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fruita

3 beds

2 baths

$1,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
1074 Cedar Way - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

1074 Cedar Way

1074 Cedar Way, Fruita, CO 81521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
825 E Ottley Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fruita

2/1

825 E Ottley Ave, Fruita, CO 81521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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

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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 $2,205 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fruita?

Average rent prices in Fruita have decreased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 38% since last year.

How does Fruita rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fruita is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fruita?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fruita are Kiefers Orchard ($1,550/mo), Orchard Valley ($1,575/mo), and Wildwood ($1,635/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fruita?

To comfortably afford rent in Fruita, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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).

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