
Cheap Homes for Rent in Desert Ridge Neighborhood of Grand Junction, CO from $700 (5 Rentals)
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Desert Ridge, Grand Junction, CO Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in Desert Ridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Desert Ridge 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,539 | $1,095 | $2,100 |
Desert Ridge 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,225 | $1,950 | $2,500 |
Desert Ridge 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,291 | $2,500 | $4,900 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Desert Ridge Neighborhood of Grand Junction, CO.
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Cheapest Available Desert Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Desert Ridge area of Grand Junction, CO is a Studio unit found at Monument Studios priced from $795. Summit View Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Desert Ridge apartments for rent in Grand Junction, CO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Monument Studios | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Summit View Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
The Junction | Jackalope- 0BR/1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,392 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Ridge, CO
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Desert Ridge area is the $1.49 price per square foot 2A Model at Rya Suites in the in the Historic Downtown Grand Junction neighborhood starting from $1,879. The second greatest value Desert Ridge apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1535 Poplar Drive starting at $1,425 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Appleton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desert Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rya Suites | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
1535 Poplar Drive | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
SLICK ROCK APARTMENTS | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
1051 Teller Ave, Unit #1 | 1051 Teller Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Summit View Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
1357 N 5th St, Unit 1357 | 1357 N 5th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
The Junction | Ute- 0BR/1BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
Monument Studios | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Ridge
What type of rentals are currently available in Desert Ridge?
There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in Desert Ridge, CO with pricing that ranges from $775 to $2,285. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Desert Ridge ranging from $775 to $4,900.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Desert Ridge?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Desert Ridge ranges from $775 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,730.
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