Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Carbondale, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Carbondale

$5,996/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carbondale is $5,996 per month as of June 2026. This is 207% above the national average rent, or $4,046 more per month.

$2.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carbondale

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carbondale rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 18% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $2,400, whereas a house costs $8,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Carbondale run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$3,000

8%

3%

1 bedroom

$2,875

3%

36%

2 bedroom

$3,500

4%

35%

3 bedroom

$5,950

7%

30%

4 bedroom

$13,750

7%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

36%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

35%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,950

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$13,750

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

14%

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$5,996
increased by207%

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 Carbondale, CO is 80% lower than the median rent in Aspen, CO.

Discover rentals in Carbondale, CO

The Homestead - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

350 S 8th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Carbondale

Spacious townhome in the heart of Carbondale

350 S 8th St, Carbondale, CO 81623

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,800

$4,500

Price drop

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

House for rent

Available May 18

1040 Vitos Way - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

382 Summit Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carbondale

SINGLE_FAMILY - Carbondale, CO

382 Summit Dr, Carbondale, CO 81623

3 beds

2.5 baths

$6,500

$5,500

Price drop

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

House 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 $5,996 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carbondale?

Average rent prices in Carbondale have decreased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does Carbondale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carbondale is 207% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,046 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 $240,000/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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