1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Carbondale, CO
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Carbondale, Colorado as of June 2026. That's +57% lower than the citywide median of $4,033 and +24% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Carbondale
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 Carbondale
Compare Carbondale'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 | Trinidad | $870 |
| 4 | Montrose | $880 |
| 5 | Cortez | $910 |
| 6 | Clifton | $930 |
| 7 | Pueblo | $1,013 |
| 8 | Glendale | $1,026 |
| 9 | Rifle | $1,060 |
| 10 | Grand Junction | $1,110 |
| 11 | Manitou Springs | $1,110 |
| 12 | Greeley | $1,195 |
| 13 | Fruita | $1,230 |
| 14 | Glenwood Springs | $1,230 |
| 15 | Vail | $1,231 |
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 Carbondale.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Carbondale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 26.4 mi | $1,230 | $-500 (-29%) |
| Basalt, CO | 26.9 mi | $1,900 | +$170 (+10%) |
| Aspen, CO | 34.6 mi | $2,020 | +$290 (+17%) |
| Eagle, CO | 38.8 mi | $1,590 | $-140 (-8%) |
| Vail, CO | 60 mi | $1,231 | $-499 (-29%) |
| Montrose, CO | 67.4 mi | $880 | $-850 (-49%) |
| Silverthorne, CO | 70.6 mi | $1,590 | $-140 (-8%) |
| Rifle, CO | 74.3 mi | $1,060 | $-670 (-39%) |
| Clifton, CO | 88.2 mi | $930 | $-800 (-46%) |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 91.9 mi | $1,740 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Grand Junction, CO | 96.3 mi | $1,110 | $-620 (-36%) |
| Granby, CO | 105.5 mi | $1,240 | $-490 (-28%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Carbondale — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Carbondale?
As of June 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Carbondale, Colorado is $1,730 per month. This is +57% below the citywide median of $4,033.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Carbondale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $69,200 ($5,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Carbondale expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Carbondale's 1-bedroom median of $1,730 is +24% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Carbondale rank for 1-bedroom rent in Colorado?
Among the 67 cities in Colorado with 1-bedroom data, Carbondale ranks #39 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Carbondale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Glenwood Springs ($1,230), Eagle ($1,590), Vail ($1,231).