Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Mesa State College, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Orchard Mesa

$1,562/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Orchard Mesa is $1,562 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $337 less per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Orchard Mesa

228

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Orchard Mesa 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 Mesa State College, CO

Average rent prices in Orchard Mesa have increased by 21% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Mesa State College, CO

Rent prices in Orchard Mesa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Orchard Mesa is $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,015. 1-bedroom apartments in Orchard Mesa run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

-

11%

1 bedroom

$995

-

8%

2 bedroom

$1,500

-

6%

3 bedroom

$2,000

-

20%

4 bedroom

$2,675

-

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,675

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mesa State College, 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.

Discover rentals in Mesa State College, CO

760 Colorado ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

760 Colorado ave

760 Colorado Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

1 bed

1 bath

$695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
528 1/2 Elm Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Grand Junction

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,050

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
462 Topaz Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

462 Topaz Dr

462 Topaz Dr, Clifton, CO 81520

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
460 Topaz Dr #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clifton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Mesa State College, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Orchard Mesa rental market.

How much is rent in Orchard Mesa?

The average rent in Orchard Mesa is $1,562 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Orchard Mesa?

Average rent prices in Orchard Mesa have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Orchard Mesa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Orchard Mesa is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $337 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Orchard Mesa?

To comfortably afford rent in Orchard Mesa, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/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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