Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Carbondale, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Carbondale

$7,004/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carbondale is $7,004 per month as of July 2026. This is 260% above the national average rent, or $5,059 more per month.

$2.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carbondale

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carbondale rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $2,800, whereas a house costs $10,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Carbondale run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,795.

Listings

Studio

$3,000

8%

-

1 bedroom

$4,250

16%

39%

2 bedroom

$3,500

5%

28%

3 bedroom

$6,148

20%

5%

4 bedroom

$15,000

7%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

39%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,148

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$15,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

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$7,004
increased by260%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$28,000
increased by1340%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carbondale, CO is 75% lower than the median rent in Aspen, CO.

Discover rentals in Carbondale, CO

The Homestead - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

The Homestead

900 Garfield Ave, Carbondale, CO 81623

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

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

Apartment for rent

762 Industry Way #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carbondale

CONDOS - Carbondale, CO

762 Industry Way #2, Carbondale, CO 81623

3 beds

1 bath

$3,600

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

Apartment for rent

14913 Colorado 82 - 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Carbondale

14913 Colorado 82 - 1

14913 Colorado 82 - 1 #1, Carbondale, CO 81623

2 beds

2.5 baths

$3,850

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

House for rent

Available May 1

1040 Vitos Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Carbondale

CONDOS - Carbondale, CO

1040 Vitos Way, Carbondale, CO 81623

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,600

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

Condo for rent

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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 $7,004 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carbondale?

Average rent prices in Carbondale have increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Carbondale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carbondale is 260% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,059 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 $280,000/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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