Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
Aspen, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Aspen rent stands today

    Aspen, CO rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $28,000/month. Month to month, rent cooled 6.7% from the peak of $30,000/month last month for total rentals across the city.

  • Vs. national rents

    Aspen runs 1354.5% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, making it one of the most expensive rental markets in the country. The market is small, with 250 total rentals, and dominated by higher-end properties.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Aspen rent for about $2,900/month, 1-bedrooms for $8,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $18,000/month, with prices rising to $35,000/month for 3-bedrooms and $56,500/month for 4+ bedrooms. This range reflects the diverse options available by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Aspen

$28,000/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Aspen is $28,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 1355% above the national average rent, or $26,075 more per month.

$12.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Aspen

250

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Aspen rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Aspen, CO

Average rent prices in Aspen have decreased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Aspen, CO

Rent prices in Aspen vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Aspen is $40,950, whereas a house costs $43,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Aspen run $5,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $30,000.

Listings

Studio

$2,900

4%

49%

1 bedroom

$8,250

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$18,000

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$35,000

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$56,500

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$8,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$18,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$35,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$56,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Aspen, CO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Aspen, CO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Aspen and Basalt by all bedroom counts and property types.

Aspen

Median rent price$28,000
increased by1355%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$7,000
increased by264%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Aspen, CO is 300% higher than the median rent in Basalt, CO.

Discover rentals in Aspen, CO

914 Waters Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Aspen

Studio

1 bath

$3,350

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

315 E Dean St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Aspen

CONDOS - Aspen, CO

315 E Dean St, Aspen, CO 81611

2 beds

2.5 baths

$3,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

415 Aspen Airport Business Ctr Apt A #Apt A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Aspen

CONDOS - Aspen, CO

415 Aspen Airport Business Ctr Apt A #Apt A, Aspen, CO 81611

1 bed

1 bath

$4,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

309 Aspen Airport Business Ctr #M - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Aspen

CONDOS - Aspen, CO

309 Aspen Airport Business Ctr #M, Aspen, CO 81611

1 bed

1 bath

$4,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Aspen, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Aspen rental market.

How much is rent in Aspen?

The average rent in Aspen is $28,000 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Aspen?

Average rent prices in Aspen have decreased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Aspen rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Aspen is 1355% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $26,075 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Aspen?

To comfortably afford rent in Aspen, you'd need to earn approximately $1,120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Aspen?

November offers the best rental deals in Aspen with the lowest rents of the year, running about 8.8% below June's peak pricing.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Aspen