Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Grand Junction, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Grand Junction rent stands today

    Grand Junction, CO rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Month over month, rent ticked up 0.9%, continuing a modest upward trend in recent months.

  • Grand Junction is 15.2% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 206 total rentals offering a smaller but diverse market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Grand Junction rent for $972/month, 1-bedrooms for $995/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,495/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,440/month. Houses command a median of $2,100/month while apartments are at $1,250/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.

Median rent

Median rent in Grand Junction

$1,650/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Grand Junction is $1,650 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $295 less per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Grand Junction

206

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Grand Junction rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 increased by 1% 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 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Grand Junction run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$972

1%

10%

1 bedroom

$995

3%

20%

2 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,000

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,440

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$972

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,440

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

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$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Grand Junction, CO is 18% 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 & Services2% higher
Groceries1% higher
Health4% higher
Housing31% higher
Transportation2% lower
Utilities9% lower

Discover rentals in Grand Junction, CO

410 29 Rd - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

House for rent in Grand Junction

410 29 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81504

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

$900

Price drop

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

House for rent

Available Aug 1

1720 Rood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

1720 Rood Ave

1720 Rood Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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

Apartment for rent

None Cedar Circle Apts - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

None Cedar Circle Apts

1000 Cedar Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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

Apartment for rent

2915 Dawn Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.3

Very good

2915 Dawn Drive

2915 Dawn Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81504

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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

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 July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Grand Junction?

Average rent prices in Grand Junction have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $295 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Grand Junction?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Grand Junction are Downtown Grand Junction ($1,150/mo), Mesa Gardens ($1,390/mo), and Lincoln Park ($1,400/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.

When is the best time of year to rent in Grand Junction?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Grand Junction average around $1,210/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,450/month.

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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