Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
Mesa State College, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Orchard Mesa

$1,510/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Orchard Mesa is $1,510 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $440 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Orchard Mesa

181

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Orchard Mesa rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 8% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Orchard Mesa run $1,060 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

Studio

$975

-

25%

1 bedroom

$1,050

-

15%

2 bedroom

$1,450

-

10%

3 bedroom

$2,175

-

5%

4 bedroom

$2,750

-

8%

Studio

Average rent

$975

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last year

8%

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

2d ago

8.6

Very good

760 Colorado ave

760 Colorado Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

1 bed

1 bath

$595

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

Apartment for rent

621 N 2nd St Bsmt #BS - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Grand Junction

621 N 2nd St Bsmt #BS, Grand Junction, CO 81501

1 bed

1 bath

$750

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

425 N 17th St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Grand Junction

425 N 17th St #B, Grand Junction, CO 81501

1 bed

1 bath

$750

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 2

3245 Downey Court - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

3245 Downey Court

3245 Downey Ct, Clifton, CO 81520

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,510 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Orchard Mesa?

Average rent prices in Orchard Mesa have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Orchard Mesa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Orchard Mesa is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $440 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 $60,000/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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