Studio Apartment Rent in Basalt, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Basalt, Colorado as of June 2026. That's +67% lower than the citywide median of $5,017 and +29% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Basalt
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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Basalt
Compare Basalt's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling | $720 |
| 2 | Trinidad | $770 |
| 3 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 4 | Clifton | $840 |
| 5 | Glendale | $872 |
| 6 | Montrose | $880 |
| 7 | Cortez | $910 |
| 8 | Pueblo | $912 |
| 9 | Manitou Springs | $920 |
| 10 | Grand Junction | $1,008 |
| 11 | Rifle | $1,050 |
| 12 | Granby | $1,060 |
| 13 | Woodland Park | $1,090 |
| 14 | Greeley | $1,100 |
| 15 | Fruita | $1,110 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $2,170 |
| 2 | Cherry Creek | $2,157 |
| 3 | Morrison | $2,000 |
| 4 | Commerce City | $1,940 |
| 5 | Greenwood Village | $1,930 |
| 6 | Lone Tree | $1,880 |
| 7 | Thornton | $1,878 |
| 8 | Castle Rock | $1,870 |
| 9 | Evergreen | $1,860 |
| 10 | Littleton | $1,850 |
| 11 | Parker | $1,840 |
| 12 | Broomfield | $1,840 |
| 13 | Castle Pines | $1,820 |
| 14 | Meridian | $1,818 |
| 15 | Erie | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Basalt.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Basalt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle, CO | 16.1 mi | $1,420 | $-240 (-14%) |
| Aspen, CO | 19.3 mi | $1,650 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Carbondale, CO | 26.9 mi | $1,650 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Vail, CO | 33.2 mi | $1,438 | $-222 (-13%) |
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 37.1 mi | $1,230 | $-430 (-26%) |
| Silverthorne, CO | 43.9 mi | $1,420 | $-240 (-14%) |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 78.6 mi | $1,660 | — |
| Granby, CO | 79.6 mi | $1,060 | $-600 (-36%) |
| Montrose, CO | 92.1 mi | $880 | $-780 (-47%) |
| Rifle, CO | 93.4 mi | $1,050 | $-610 (-37%) |
| Evergreen, CO | 95.5 mi | $1,860 | +$200 (+12%) |
| Golden, CO | 109.2 mi | $1,685 | +$25 (+2%) |
Studio rent in Basalt — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Basalt?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Basalt, Colorado is $1,660 per month. This is +67% below the citywide median of $5,017.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Basalt?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,400 ($5,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Basalt expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Basalt's studio median of $1,660 is +29% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 74th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Basalt rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 65 cities in Colorado with studio data, Basalt ranks #43 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Basalt?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Eagle ($1,420), Aspen ($1,650), Carbondale ($1,650).