Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO

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Colorado Mesa University Main Campus - Grand Junction, CO

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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 April 2025, the average apartment rent in Grand Junction, CO is $1,105 for a studio, $1,205 for one bedroom, $1,324 for two bedrooms, and $1,907 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grand Junction has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 430 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,105/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 662 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,205/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 946 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,324/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,092 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,907/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

Scenic Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

267 Students

9
out of 10

Wingate Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

379 Students

8
out of 10

Tope Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

365 Students

8
out of 10

Broadway Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

301 Students

8
out of 10

Appleton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

453 Students

7
out of 10

Redlands Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

538 Students

6
out of 10

Orchard Mesa Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

465 Students

4
out of 10

West Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

316 Students

4
out of 10

Bookcliff Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

449 Students

3
out of 10

Grand Mesa Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

511 Students

2
out of 10

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,613 Students

4
out of 10

Grand Junction High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,522 Students

4
out of 10

Grande River Virtual Academy

Public

Grades K-12

508 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

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

Airports

  • Grand Junction Regional

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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 February 2025.