Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Grand Junction, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Grand Junction rent stands today

    Grand Junction, CO rent rose 17.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters are paying $168 more per month on average than last year, despite a 3.3% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in May 2026.

  • Grand Junction sits 15.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 169 total rentals and a median rent below the national level.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Grand Junction rent for $350/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,055/month, and 2-bedrooms about $1,500/month, with larger units reaching $2,600/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses have a median rent of $2,100/month, while apartments are lower at $1,295/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Ridges saw rents fall 57.1% year over year to $1,500/month, Spyglass Ridge dropped 55.7% to $1,295/month, and Trails West Village declined 53.9% to $1,475/month. These steep local declines contrast with the citywide rise of 17.9%, showing significant variation within Grand Junction.

Median rent

Median rent in Grand Junction

$1,650/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Grand Junction is $1,650 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Grand Junction

169

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Grand Junction rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Grand Junction, CO

Average rent prices in Grand Junction have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 Grand Junction, CO

Rent prices in Grand Junction vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Grand Junction is $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Grand Junction run $1,060 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.

Listings

Studio

$350

5%

48%

1 bedroom

$1,055

3%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,500

6%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,000

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,600

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$350

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

48%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,055

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

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

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

Grand Junction

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Grand Junction, CO is 14% higher than the median rent in Clifton, CO.

Cost of living in Grand Junction, CO

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services3% higher
Groceries1% higher
Health8% higher
Housing13% higher
Transportation2% higher
Utilities7% lower

Discover rentals in Grand Junction, CO

ONLY $795 ****Rarely Available **** All Utilities Included**** - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

3d ago

7.6

Very good

1 bed

1 bath

$595–$795

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

Apartment for rent

560 29 1/2 Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.2

Very good

560 29 1/2 Rd

560 29 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81504

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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

Apartment for rent

2857 Elm Circle - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

2857 Elm Circle

2857 Elm Cir, Grand Junction, CO 81501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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

Apartment for rent

1368 Elm Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Grand Junction

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Grand Junction, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Grand Junction rental market.

How much is rent in Grand Junction?

The average rent in Grand Junction is $1,650 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Grand Junction?

Average rent prices in Grand Junction have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Grand Junction rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Grand Junction is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Grand Junction?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Grand Junction are Northern Hills Estates ($1,250/mo), Spyglass Ridge ($1,295/mo), and Foresight Park ($1,385/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Grand Junction?

To comfortably afford rent in Grand Junction, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/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