Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desert Ridge Neighborhood of Grand Junction, CO from $500 (9 Rentals)

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$799 - $899

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1810 North Ave

Grand JunctionCO81501

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Aladdin Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aladdin Apartments

430-450 Chipeta AveGrand Junction, CO 81501
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Monument Studios
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monument Studios

1600 North AveGrand Junction, CO 81501

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. The Junction has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,315. Here are the most affordable Desert Ridge apartments for rent in Grand Junction, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monument StudiosLarge StudioStudio,1BA$795
The JunctionTrailhead- 0BR/1BAStudio,1BA$1,315
Summit View Terrace2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Ridge, CO

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Desert Ridge area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Summit View Terrace in the in the Central Grand Junction neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Desert Ridge apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at SLICK ROCK APARTMENTS starting at $1,395 with a $1.67 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summit View Terrace2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.64
SLICK ROCK APARTMENTS2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.67
212 Teller Ave, Unit Basement212 Teller Ave1BR,1BA$1.86
125 N 17th St, Unit A125 N 17th St1BR,1BA$2.31
2501 Monument Rd, Unit #12501 Monument Rd1BR,1BA$3.00
The JunctionJackalope- 0BR/1BAStudio ,1BA$2.85
Monument StudiosLarge Studio w/ Backyard1BR,1BA$3.04

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Desert Ridge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Desert Ridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Desert Ridge is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Desert Ridge?

The cheapest apartment in Desert Ridge is Monument Studios which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Desert Ridge costs $2,215.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Desert Ridge?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Desert Ridge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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