Hayden Place
920 Highway 133,
Carbondale, CO 81623
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,600 - $3,050
Rental Market Trends in Carbondale, CO
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Carbondale, CO is $2,120/month.
Rent in Carbondale is 27% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,120/month
Average Rent
759 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0%
Change / Year
14
Available Apartments
Carbondale rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Carbondale average $2,347 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Carbondale average $2,120 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Carbondale average $2,307 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Carbondale average $5,150 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
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Average Rent
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How much has average rent changed in Carbondale, CO?
Rents have remained stable over the past year, with little overall movement.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Carbondale, CO
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
67%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Carbondale, CO?
Because the average rent in Carbondale is $2,120, you’ll want to make about $7,066 per month or $84,792 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Carbondale, CO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Carbondale?
The average rent in Carbondale is $2,120 per month, which is 27.3% higher than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in Carbondale?
Rents in Carbondale, CO are relatively stable, with minimal month-over-month change.
What rent range is most common in Carbondale?
In Carbondale, CO, 67% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.