1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Aspen, CO
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Aspen, Colorado as of August 2026. That's +92% lower than the citywide median of $23,908 and +45% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Aspen
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Aspen
Compare Aspen's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 2 | Sterling | $790 |
| 3 | Montrose | $880 |
| 4 | Cortez | $910 |
| 5 | Clifton | $930 |
| 6 | Pueblo | $1,013 |
| 7 | Grand Junction | $1,110 |
| 8 | Manitou Springs | $1,110 |
| 9 | Greeley | $1,195 |
| 10 | Fruita | $1,230 |
| 11 | Glenwood Springs | $1,230 |
| 12 | Vail | $1,231 |
| 13 | Granby | $1,240 |
| 14 | Evans | $1,260 |
| 15 | Durango | $1,270 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $2,370 |
| 2 | Morrison | $2,180 |
| 3 | Peyton | $2,130 |
| 4 | Greenwood Village | $2,110 |
| 5 | Commerce City | $2,110 |
| 6 | Superior | $2,100 |
| 7 | Lone Tree | $2,050 |
| 8 | Thornton | $2,048 |
| 9 | Castle Rock | $2,040 |
| 10 | Evergreen | $2,030 |
| 11 | Erie | $2,030 |
| 12 | Littleton | $2,025 |
| 13 | Parker | $2,010 |
| 14 | Broomfield | $2,010 |
| 15 | Monument | $1,990 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Aspen.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Aspen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basalt, CO | 19.3 mi | $1,900 | $-120 (-6%) |
| Eagle, CO | 33 mi | $1,590 | $-430 (-21%) |
| Carbondale, CO | 34.6 mi | $1,730 | $-290 (-14%) |
| Vail, CO | 38.7 mi | $1,231 | $-789 (-39%) |
| Silverthorne, CO | 49 mi | $1,590 | $-430 (-21%) |
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 53.5 mi | $1,230 | $-790 (-39%) |
| Granby, CO | 86 mi | $1,240 | $-780 (-39%) |
| Montrose, CO | 89.3 mi | $880 | $-1,140 (-56%) |
| Evergreen, CO | 90.9 mi | $2,030 | +$10 (0%) |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 96.2 mi | $1,740 | $-280 (-14%) |
| Morrison, CO | 105.6 mi | $2,180 | +$160 (+8%) |
| Golden, CO | 105.7 mi | $1,840 | $-180 (-9%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Aspen — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Aspen?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Aspen, Colorado is $2,020 per month. This is +92% below the citywide median of $23,908.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Aspen?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,800 ($6,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Aspen expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Aspen's 1-bedroom median of $2,020 is +45% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 82th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Aspen rank for 1-bedroom rent in Colorado?
Among the 66 cities in Colorado with 1-bedroom data, Aspen ranks #0 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Aspen?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Basalt ($1,900), Eagle ($1,590), Carbondale ($1,730).