Last updated on July 4, 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 $30,000/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with the market sitting at its peak level this month.

  • Aspen runs roughly 15.4 times the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the most expensive rental markets in the country. The total rental inventory is limited, with 230 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Aspen rent for $3,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $7,800/month, 2-bedrooms for $18,000/month, 3-bedrooms for $35,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $55,000/month. The spread reflects the high-end nature of the market and the inventory mix skewed toward larger units.

Median rent

Median rent in Aspen

$30,000/mo

Flat

vs previous year

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

$13.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Aspen

230

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 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 $45,000, whereas a house costs $40,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Aspen run $5,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $8,500.

Listings

Studio

$3,000

1%

45%

1 bedroom

$7,800

3%

19%

2 bedroom

$18,000

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$35,000

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$55,000

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

45%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$7,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$18,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$35,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$55,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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$7,500
increased by285%

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

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

333 W Main St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Aspen

Spacious one bedroom in great West End location

333 W Main St #B, Aspen, CO 81611

1 bed

1 bath

$4,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

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

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

$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 $30,000 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Aspen?

Average rent prices in Aspen have remained the same 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 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