Compare Colorado’s 10 Most Affordable Places to Live

Renting in Colorado ain't cheap, and the cost of housing these days will make your head spin. Thankfully, there are still some great places to live in the Centennial State that remain affordable.

Compare the average cost of rent with home prices in each of the cities in the gallery below, and see how these costs compare with your own.

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Affordable Places in Colorado

RentCafe.com says the average cost of rent for a single-bedroom apartment in the United States in 2023 is $1,702. The cost of renting has gone through the roof in the last few years, and more Coloradans are looking for communities with lower housing costs.

The Price Is Right, Colorado

Earlier in the year, real estate company Redfin reported the median home sale price in Colorado as $580,900. Below, we'll take a closer look at ten communities with a median home price that is less than $580,900.

Look At Grand Junction

Redfin ranks Grand Junction as the third most affordable community in Colorado. Grand Junction averages a cost of $1350 for a single-bedroom apartment. The city averages a median home sale price of $464,800, and an average home value of $381,926, making it one of the more affordable places to rent or buy in Colorado.