Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Carbondale, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Carbondale

$7,675/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carbondale is $7,675 per month as of October 2026. This is 304% above the national average rent, or $5,775 more per month.

$3.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carbondale

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carbondale rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Carbondale, CO

Average rent prices in Carbondale have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 Carbondale, CO

Rent prices in Carbondale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carbondale is $3,210, whereas a house costs $11,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Carbondale run $3,105 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,549.

Listings

Studio

$3,400

8%

87%

1 bedroom

$3,390

3%

39%

2 bedroom

$8,950

1%

197%

3 bedroom

$6,750

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$15,250

11%

33%

Studio

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

87%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,390

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

39%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$8,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

197%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$15,250

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

33%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carbondale, 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 Carbondale, CO compare to other cities?

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

Carbondale

Median rent price$7,675
increased by304%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$29,975
increased by1478%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carbondale, CO is 74% lower than the median rent in Aspen, CO.

Discover rentals in Carbondale, CO

The Homestead - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

The Homestead

900 Garfield Ave, Carbondale, CO 81623

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
68 River Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carbondale

Sunhome

68 River Rd, Carbondale, CO 81623

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1002 Colorado Ave #NONE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Carbondale

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1167 Vitos Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Carbondale

Residential Lease, Carbondale, CO

1167 Vitos Way, Carbondale, CO 81623

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,550

The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Carbondale, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Carbondale rental market.

How much is rent in Carbondale?

The average rent in Carbondale is $7,675 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carbondale?

Average rent prices in Carbondale have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Carbondale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carbondale is 304% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,775 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Carbondale?

To comfortably afford rent in Carbondale, you'd need to earn approximately $307,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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