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Rental Market Trends in Gunnison, CO

What is the average rent in Gunnison, CO?

$572/month

Average Rent

624 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Gunnison, CO is $572 per month. This is 65% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Gunnison more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Gunnison, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $572 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,428 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,945 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$572/month
624 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,428/month
1,055 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,945/month
780 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Gunnison, CO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $6 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Gunnison, CO
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Gunnison, CO
Percentage*
Rent Range
33% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
67% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gunnison, CO?

Because the average rent in Gunnison is $572, you’ll want to make about $1,906 per month or $22,872 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Gunnison, CO is 2.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Gunnison is 13.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,945. You can expect to pay 14.4% more for groceries, 7.5% less for utilities, and 24.2% less for transportation.

City

Gunnison, CO

2 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Gunnison, CO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Gunnison, CO to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Apartment Averages

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304 W Tomichi Ave

304 W Tomichi Ave

304 W Tomichi Ave,
Gunnison, CO 81230

$800 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

512 N 12th St

512 N 12th St

512 N 12th St,
Gunnison, CO 81230

$3,600 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds | 12 Month Lease

85 Haverly St

85 Haverly St

85 Haverly St,
Crested Butte, CO 81224

$9,729 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds

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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 February 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.

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