Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Mesa State College, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Orchard Mesa

$1,650/mo

increased by33%

vs previous year

The average rent in Orchard Mesa is $1,650 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Orchard Mesa

214

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 33% 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 $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Orchard Mesa run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,399.

Listings

Studio

$995

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,077

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,500

-

11%

3 bedroom

$2,000

-

6%

4 bedroom

$2,400

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,077

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

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

2543 Grand Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Grand Junction

2543 Grand Avenue - 1

2543 Grand Ave #1, Grand Junction, CO 81501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

$1,000

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
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.
1302 Glenwood Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

1302 Glenwood Avenue

1302 Glenwood Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
2854 Elm Circle - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

2854 Elm Circle

2854 Elm Cir, Grand Junction, CO 81501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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

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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 $1,650 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Orchard Mesa?

Average rent prices in Orchard Mesa have increased by 33% since last year.

How does Orchard Mesa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Orchard Mesa is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $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).

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