Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Montrose, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Montrose

$1,300/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montrose is $1,300 per month as of May 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$2.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montrose

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Montrose rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Montrose, CO

Average rent prices in Montrose have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 Montrose, CO

Rent prices in Montrose vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Montrose is $1,275, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Montrose run $1,187 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$600

1%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,187

1%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,995

5%

33%

3 bedroom

$1,950

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,350

19%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,187

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

33%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

13%

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

Compare median rent prices in Montrose and Aspen by all bedroom counts and property types.

Montrose

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$30,000
increased by1438%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montrose, CO is 96% lower than the median rent in Aspen, CO.

Discover rentals in Montrose, CO

700 E. Main - Commercial Office - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

700 E. Main - Commercial Office

700 E Main St, Montrose, CO 81401

Studio

-1 baths

$350

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

Apartment for rent

(B) Western Motel - 1200 E Main - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

(B) Western Motel - 1200 E Main

1200 E Main St, Montrose, CO 81401

1 bed

1 bath

$600–$700

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

Apartment for rent

Cottonwood Apts - 1045 S 3rd St. - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.3

Very good

Cottonwood Apts - 1045 S 3rd St.

1045 S 3rd St, Montrose, CO 81401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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

Apartment for rent

900 S. 1st Street - The Retreat - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8

Very good

900 S. 1st Street - The Retreat

900 S 1st St, Montrose, CO 81401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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 Montrose, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Montrose rental market.

How much is rent in Montrose?

The average rent in Montrose is $1,300 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montrose?

Average rent prices in Montrose have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Montrose rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montrose is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Montrose?

To comfortably afford rent in Montrose, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/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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