Last updated on October 11, 2026

Average rent in
Montrose, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Montrose

$1,300/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Montrose is $1,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$3.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montrose

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Montrose rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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

Rent trends in Montrose, CO

Average rent prices in Montrose have decreased by 7% 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 Montrose, CO

Rent prices in Montrose vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Montrose is $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Montrose run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$650

17%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,000

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,400

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,000

3%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

3%

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 by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$29,950
increased by1476%

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

1d ago

7.1

Very good

700 E. Main - Commercial Office

700 E Main St, Montrose, CO 81401

Studio

-1 baths

$350

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
(B) Western Motel - 1200 E Main - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

(B) Western Motel - 1200 E Main

1200 E Main St, Montrose, CO 81401

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$600–$700

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Redtail Apartments

Whitehouse Dr. And Cirque Way, Montrose, CO 81401

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Cottonwood Apts - 1045 S 3rd St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Cottonwood Apts - 1045 S 3rd St.

1045 S 3rd St, Montrose, CO 81401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montrose?

Average rent prices in Montrose have decreased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Montrose rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montrose is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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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