Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
Basalt, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Basalt
$7,000/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Basalt is $7,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 268% above the national average rent, or $5,100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Basalt
40
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Basalt rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Basalt, CO
Average rent prices in Basalt have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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
Basalt, CO
Rent prices in Basalt vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Basalt is $5,750, whereas a house costs $8,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Basalt run $3,210 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,999.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $5,500 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $5,750 |  7% | 25% | |
2 bedroom | $6,850 | 2% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $7,500 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $17,500 | 1% | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Basalt, CO.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $5,750 | 19% | No Change | |
Condos | $6,495 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $8,500 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$5,500
1 bedroom
Average rent
$5,750
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$17,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Basalt, CO.
Apartments
Average rent
$5,750
Last 30 days
19%
Condos
Average rent
$6,495
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$8,500
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Basalt, 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 Basalt, CO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Basalt and Aspen by all bedroom counts and property types.
Basalt
268%higher than the national median
1374%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Basalt, CO is 75% lower than the median rent in Aspen, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$28,000
4%$3,500
5%$7,675
26%$2,915
3%$2,500
5%$1,657
10%$1,800
4%$1,950
13%$3,300
1%$21,494
72%$30,000
11%$3,400
20%Discover rentals in Basalt, CO
2d ago
401 Robinson St, Basalt, CO 81621
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,210–$3,999
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Basalt
562 Evans Ct #MAIN, Basalt, CO 81621
2 beds
2 baths
$5,200
$4,800
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Basalt
231 Robinson St #218, Basalt, CO 81621
2 beds
2 baths
$4,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Basalt
3 beds
3 baths
$5,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Basalt
571 Booth Ln, Basalt, CO 81621
5 beds
6.5 baths
$50,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Basalt
200 E Homestead Dr, Basalt, CO 81621
5 beds
3.5 baths
$35,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Basalt
364 Summerset Way, Basalt, CO 81621
4 beds
3.5 baths
$25,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Basalt
113 Valley Ct, Basalt, CO 81621
4 beds
4.5 baths
$25,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
2d ago
401 Robinson St, Basalt, CO 81621
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,210–$3,999
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Basalt
562 Evans Ct #MAIN, Basalt, CO 81621
2 beds
2 baths
$5,200
$4,800
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
401 Robinson St, Basalt, CO 81621
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,210–$3,999
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Basalt
412 E Jody Rd, Basalt, CO 81621
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Basalt
24 Cherry Ln, Basalt, CO 81621
4 beds
2.5 baths
$12,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Basalt
401 E Sopris Dr #G1, Basalt, CO 81621
Studio
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Basalt
412 E Jody Rd, Basalt, CO 81621
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Basalt
562 Evans Ct #MAIN, Basalt, CO 81621
2 beds
2 baths
$5,200
$4,800
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Basalt
401 E Sopris Dr #G1, Basalt, CO 81621
Studio
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Basalt
231 Robinson St #218, Basalt, CO 81621
2 beds
2 baths
$4,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Basalt, CO
Quick answers to common questions about the Basalt rental market.
How much is rent in Basalt?
The average rent in Basalt is $7,000 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Basalt?
Average rent prices in Basalt have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Basalt rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Basalt is 268% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,100 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Basalt?
To comfortably afford rent in Basalt, you'd need to earn approximately $280,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Basalt?
December offers the best rental deals in Basalt, with prices running about 15% lower than April, which sees the highest rents of the year.
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).