The Junction
200 Rood Ave,
Grand Junction, CO 81501
$1,448 - $2,373 | Studio - 2 Beds
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO
Colorado Mesa University Main Campus - Grand Junction, CO
Area Guide
A scenic and stimulating college experience in the heart of western Colorado’s signature city
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Since opening its doors in 1925, Colorado Mesa University has grown into a major academic fixture in west central Colorado. The university’s 10,000-plus students make up a sizeable portion of Grand Junction’s population, lending a certain college town flair to the idyllic mountain community. The Moss Performing Arts center is a major fixture in the city’s cultural scene, and Mavericks sporting events draw fans from all over town.
The main campus sits at the center of Grand Junction, mostly surrounded by residential neighborhoods. Rental rates near the university tend to be quite affordable, with many apartments, condos, and houses within walking distance available for under $700 per month. Downtown is just a few blocks to the south, with a huge selection of specialty shops, restaurants, coffeehouses, galleries, bars, nightclubs, and a movie theater clustered around Main Street. Pick up your morning coffee at Dream Cafe or drop into The Rockslide for a locally brewed pint. The region’s stunning natural landscape provides some of the best scenery and weekend destinations in America: the Front Range, Grand Mesa National Forest, and Arches National Park are all practically in your backyard.
Rent Trends
As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Grand Junction, CO is $1,160 for a studio, $1,217 for one bedroom, $1,386 for two bedrooms, and $1,967 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grand Junction has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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430 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,160/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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640 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,217/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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945 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,386/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,092 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,967/month
Average Rent
Transportation
45
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
20
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
61
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
267 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-5
379 Students
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Public
Grades PK-5
365 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-5
301 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-5
453 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
538 Students
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Public
Grades 6-8
465 Students
4
Public
Grades 6-8
316 Students
4
Public
Grades 6-8
449 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-8
511 Students
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Public
Grades 9-12
1,613 Students
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Public
Grades 9-12
1,522 Students
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Public
Grades K-12
508 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Museum of Western Colorado
- Western Colorado Botanic Gardens
- Ruby - Horsethief Canyons
- McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area
- Western Colorado Math and Science Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Grand Junction Regional
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.