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Aspen, CO

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Live the lifestyle millions dream of in America’s most famous mountain town

Mountains Scenic Tourism Winter Sports Nature Outdoors Skiing Snowboarding Biking Upscale

Nestled in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, Aspen combines natural beauty with mountain-town charm at nearly 8,000 feet elevation. This former silver mining town has transformed into a renowned destination that draws visitors year-round. The rental market includes properties ranging from downtown condominiums to homes near Aspen Mountain. While Colorado's overall rental market has seen a 3% year-over-year decline, Aspen's property values consistently rank among the highest in ski resort communities worldwide. Notable areas include the West End, with its preserved Victorian architecture, and the Red Mountain neighborhood, known for panoramic views.

Aspen's 7,004 residents experience mountain living enriched by cultural attractions like the Aspen Music Festival and School, the Aspen Institute, and the Aspen Center for Physics. The downtown area features boutiques, galleries, and restaurants, while outdoor enthusiasts can access four ski areas - Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, and Snowmass. In warmer months, the surrounding mountains offer extensive hiking and biking trails. The town's mining heritage remains visible in its Victorian architecture, including the Wheeler Opera House, which hosts performances throughout the year. The town's transformation began in the 1940s when Walter Paepcke spearheaded initiatives that helped establish Aspen as the mountain destination it is today.

Transportation

75

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

83

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Aspen Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

440 Students

Aspen Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

443 Students

Aspen Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

443 Students

Aspen High School

Public

Grades 9-12

529 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Aspen-Sopris Ranger District
  • Hallam Lake Nature Preserve
  • Toklat

Airports

  • Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field
  • Eagle County Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.