Last updated on August 24, 2026

Average rent in
Idaho Springs, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Idaho Springs

$2,412/mo

increased by30%

vs previous year

The average rent in Idaho Springs is $2,412 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $487 more per month.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Idaho Springs

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Idaho Springs 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 Idaho Springs, CO

Average rent prices in Idaho Springs have decreased by 22% over the last month and have increased by 30% 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 Idaho Springs, CO

Rent prices in Idaho Springs vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Idaho Springs is $1,750, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Idaho Springs run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

13%

2 bedroom

$2,250

11%

18%

3 bedroom

$3,212

5%

34%

4 bedroom

$3,600

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,212

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

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

Compare median rent prices in Idaho Springs and Breckenridge by all bedroom counts and property types.

Idaho Springs

Median rent price$2,412
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,500
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Idaho Springs, CO is 31% lower than the median rent in Breckenridge, CO.

Discover rentals in Idaho Springs, CO

RWHORN - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

RWHORN

3201 Riverside Dr, Idaho Springs, CO 80452

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,500–$1,650

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

Apartment for rent

4 Virginia St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Idaho Springs

3 beds

2 baths

$2,950

$2,800

Price drop

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

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Idaho Springs, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Idaho Springs rental market.

How much is rent in Idaho Springs?

The average rent in Idaho Springs is $2,412 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Idaho Springs?

Average rent prices in Idaho Springs have decreased by 22% over the last month and have increased by 30% since last year.

How does Idaho Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Idaho Springs is 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $487 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Idaho Springs?

To comfortably afford rent in Idaho Springs, you'd need to earn approximately $97,000/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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