Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Aspen, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Aspen rent stands today

    Aspen, CO rent rose 7.1% year over year, with a current median of $30,000/month. Renters are paying $2,622 more per month on average than last year, and the median rent is stable month to month at the peak level for this cycle.

  • Vs. national rents

    Aspen rents are 1438.5% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing Aspen, CO among the most expensive rental markets in the country.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Aspen rent for $4,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $8,500/month, 2-bedrooms for $18,000/month, 3-bedrooms for $35,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $60,000/month. The rental inventory includes a variety of unit sizes, with larger units such as 3-bed and 4+ bed units well represented among total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Aspen

$30,000/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Aspen is $30,000 per month as of May 2026. This is 1438% above the national average rent, or $28,050 more per month.

$13.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Aspen

236

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $50,000, whereas a house costs $42,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Aspen run $5,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $8,500.

Listings

Studio

$4,000

2%

32%

1 bedroom

$8,500

5%

15%

2 bedroom

$18,000

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$35,000

2%

12%

4 bedroom

$60,000

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$8,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$18,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$35,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$60,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

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$30,000
increased by1438%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$7,125
increased by265%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Aspen, CO is 321% higher than the median rent in Basalt, CO.

Discover rentals in Aspen, CO

1006 E Cooper Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Aspen

SINGLE_FAMILY - Victorian, Contemporary - Aspen, CO

1006 E Cooper Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

4 beds

4 baths

$5,000

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

House for rent

119 E Cooper Ave #18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Aspen

CONDOS - Ranch - Aspen, CO

119 E Cooper Ave #18, Aspen, CO 81611

Studio

0 baths

$5,000

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

Condo for rent

935 E Hopkins Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Aspen

CONDOS - Aspen, CO

935 E Hopkins Ave #6, Aspen, CO 81611

Studio

1 bath

$5,000

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

Condo for rent

212 Vine St #212 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Aspen

CONDOS - Aspen, CO

212 Vine St #212, Aspen, CO 81611

1 bed

1 bath

$5,400

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 $30,000 per month as of May 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Aspen?

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

How does Aspen rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Aspen is 1438% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $28,050 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 $1,200,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Aspen's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $8,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $17,900 per month. These figures reflect the premium pricing typical of this Colorado mountain resort community.

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