Last updated on September 10, 2026

Average rent in
Orchard Mesa, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Orchard Mesa

$1,550/mo

decreased by35%

vs previous year

The average rent in Orchard Mesa is $1,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Orchard Mesa

16

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 Orchard Mesa, CO

Average rent prices in Orchard Mesa have increased by 22% over the last month and have decreased by 35% 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 Orchard Mesa, CO

Rent prices in Orchard Mesa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Orchard Mesa is $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Orchard Mesa run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$950

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,095

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,650

16%

31%

3 bedroom

$2,150

10%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,400

12%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$950

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

31%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Orchard Mesa and Cortez by all bedroom counts and property types.

Orchard Mesa

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Orchard Mesa, CO is 7% higher than the median rent in Cortez, CO.

Discover rentals in Orchard Mesa, CO

254 Beacon Ct #5 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Village Nine townhouse for rent in Orchard Mesa

Updated Townhome in Orchard Mesa!

254 Beacon Ct #5, Orchard Mesa, CO 81503

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,700

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

House for rent

Available Aug 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

2849 Morningside Court Unit F

2849 Morningside Ct Unit F, Orchard Mesa, CO 81503

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

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

Apartment for rent

259 Quincy Ln #J - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Village Nine townhouse for rent in Orchard Mesa

Quiet Neighborhood, Fenced Yard, pets negotiable

259 Quincy Ln #J, Orchard Mesa, CO 81503

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,100

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

House for rent

Available Oct 1

2841 Morningside Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Village Nine house for rent in Orchard Mesa

4 beds

2 baths

$2,350

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

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Orchard Mesa, 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 $1,550 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Orchard Mesa?

Average rent prices in Orchard Mesa have increased by 22% over the last month and have decreased by 35% 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 $350 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 $62,000/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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