Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Carbondale, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Carbondale

$7,675/mo

increased by42%

vs previous year

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

$2.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carbondale

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carbondale rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 23% over the last month and have increased by 42% 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 $11,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Carbondale run $2,235 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,500.

Listings

Studio

$3,200

8%

-

1 bedroom

$2,200

7%

5%

2 bedroom

$6,500

7%

221%

3 bedroom

$7,000

5%

11%

4 bedroom

$15,000

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

221%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$15,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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$28,000
increased by1374%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carbondale, CO is 73% 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

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,300

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

House for rent

Available Jul 6

1002 Colorado Ave #NONE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Carbondale

3 beds

2.5 baths

$6,000

$4,500

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

House for rent

Available Aug 27

1040 Vitos Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Carbondale

Residential Lease, 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 $7,675 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carbondale?

Average rent prices in Carbondale have decreased by 23% over the last month and have increased by 42% 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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