Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Steamboat Springs, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Steamboat Springs

$3,585/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Steamboat Springs is $3,585 per month as of July 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,640 more per month.

$7.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Steamboat Springs

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Steamboat Springs rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Steamboat Springs, CO

Average rent prices in Steamboat Springs have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 Steamboat Springs, CO

Rent prices in Steamboat Springs vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Steamboat Springs is $2,270, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Steamboat Springs run $2,320 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,027.

Listings

Studio

$1,900

1%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,800

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$4,450

9%

20%

3 bedroom

$6,439

21%

97%

4 bedroom

$10,061

4%

44%

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,450

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,439

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

97%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,061

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

44%

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

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

Steamboat Springs

Median rent price$3,585
increased by84%

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 Steamboat Springs, CO is 87% lower than the median rent in Aspen, CO.

Discover rentals in Steamboat Springs, CO

Downtown 2bedroom Townhome - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Downtown 2bedroom Townhome

336 1/2 6th St, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

2 beds

1 bath

$2,540

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

House for rent

2970 Columbine Dr #501 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Steamboat Springs

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

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

Condo for rent

Mountain Village - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Mountain Village

1101 Mountain Village Cir, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,965–$3,600

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

Apartment for rent

2562 Cortina Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Steamboat Springs

3bd-2ba, Main Level, 1/2 Duplex.

2562 Cortina Ln, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

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

House for rent

Available May 15

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Frequently asked questions for Steamboat Springs, CO

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

How much is rent in Steamboat Springs?

The average rent in Steamboat Springs is $3,585 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Steamboat Springs?

Average rent prices in Steamboat Springs have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Steamboat Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Steamboat Springs is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,640 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Steamboat Springs, you'd need to earn approximately $143,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Steamboat Springs?

Based on our current listings, Steamboat Springs welcomes pet owners with 46% of rental apartments allowing pets. With about 39 available listings monthly, this works out to roughly 18 pet-friendly apartments each month.

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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