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Rental Market Trends in Steamboat Springs, CO

What is the average rent in Steamboat Springs, CO?

$2,354/month

Average Rent

604 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Steamboat Springs, CO is $2,354 per month. This is 44% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/month, making Steamboat Springs one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Steamboat Springs, you can expect to pay about $1,889 per month for a studio, $2,354 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,876 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,457 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,889/month
339 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,354/month
604 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,876/month
899 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,457/month
863 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,307/month
515 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Steamboat Springs, CO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $8 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Steamboat Springs, CO
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Steamboat Springs, CO
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
11% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
56% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Steamboat Springs is $2,354, you’ll want to make about $7,846 per month or $94,152 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.

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Steamboat Springs, CO

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Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Steamboat Springs we think you'll love

The Lofts at Steamboat Basecamp

The Lofts at Steamboat Basecamp

1901 Curve Ct,
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

$1,431 - $7,500 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

Oxbow Apartments

Oxbow Apartments

3195 S Lincoln St,
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

$1,718 - $2,800 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Ski Town Apartments

Ski Town Apartments

725 S Lincoln Ave,
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

$1,850 - $2,420 Plus Fees

Studio - 1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

Storm Peak Apartments

Storm Peak Apartments

3200 S Lincoln St,
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

$1,696 - $2,450 Plus Fees

Studio - 1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

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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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