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Rental Market Trends in Fruita, CO

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Fruita, CO is $1,435/month.

Rent in Fruita is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.

$1,435/month

Average Rent

636 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.8%

Change / Year

15

Available Apartments

Fruita rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Fruita average $1,375 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Fruita average $1,435 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Fruita average $1,703 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Fruita average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,375/month
503 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,435/month
636 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,703/month
876 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,407/month
1,587 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Fruita, CO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $27 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Fruita, CO

July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fruita, CO
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
67% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fruita, CO?

Because the average rent in Fruita is $1,435, you’ll want to make about $4,783 per month or $57,396 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Fruita, CO

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How does Fruita, CO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Communities in Fruita We Think You'll Love

1074 Cedar Way

1074 Cedar Way

1074 Cedar Way,
Fruita, CO 81521

2 Beds | $1,500

367 N Lake Ct

367 N Lake Ct

367 N Lake Ct,
Fruita, CO 81521

3 Beds | $3,285

464 Tara Dr

464 Tara Dr

464 Tara Dr,
Fruita, CO 81521

3 Beds | $2,444

1187 Cherrywood Ave

1187 Cherrywood Ave

1187 Cherrywood Ave,
Fruita, CO 81521

4 Beds | $2,315

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Fruita?

The average rent in Fruita is $1,435 per month, which is 13.7% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Fruita?

The average rent for a house in Fruita, CO is $2,407 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Fruita?

Rents in Fruita, CO are increasing, with prices up 1.8% year-over-year and $27 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Fruita?

In Fruita, CO, 67% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Colorado Fruita Rental Trends

Methodology

† 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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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