Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Basalt, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Basalt

$7,500/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Basalt is $7,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 285% above the national average rent, or $5,550 more per month.

$4.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Basalt

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Basalt rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Basalt, CO

Average rent prices in Basalt have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $4,360, whereas a house costs $10,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Basalt run $3,210 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,025.

Listings

Studio

$3,000

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$4,622

6%

18%

2 bedroom

$6,850

2%

19%

3 bedroom

$8,250

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$15,000

3%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,622

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$8,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$15,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

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

Median rent price$7,500
increased by285%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$30,000
increased by1438%

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.

Discover rentals in Basalt, CO

625 E Sopris Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Basalt

2BR/1.0BA

625 E Sopris Dr, Basalt, CO 81621

2 beds

1 bath

$3,600

$3,200

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Lumen Residences - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Lumen Residences

401 Robinson St, Basalt, CO 81621

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,210–$4,025

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

Apartment for rent

231 Robinson St #302 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Basalt

CONDOS - Contemporary - Basalt, CO

231 Robinson St #302, Basalt, CO 81621

2 beds

1 bath

$5,000

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

Condo for rent

2023 Arbor Park Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Basalt

2023 Arbor Park Drive - 1

2023 Arbor Park Dr #1, Basalt, CO 81621

3 beds

2 baths

$5,250

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

House for rent

Available May 28

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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 $7,500 per month as of June 6, 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 6% since last year.

How does Basalt rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Basalt is 285% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,550 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 $300,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Basalt, Colorado rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $4,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $6,200 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments remained relatively stable compared to other unit types in the current market.

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).

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