2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Carbondale, CO
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Carbondale, Colorado as of June 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $4,033 and +36% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamosa | $970 |
| 2 | Sterling | $1,030 |
| 3 | Trinidad | $1,130 |
| 4 | Montrose | $1,160 |
| 5 | Stratmoor | $1,185 |
| 6 | Clifton | $1,200 |
| 7 | Cortez | $1,200 |
| 8 | Glendale | $1,268 |
| 9 | Pueblo | $1,330 |
| 10 | Manitou Springs | $1,340 |
| 11 | Granby | $1,370 |
| 12 | Rifle | $1,390 |
| 13 | Grand Junction | $1,436 |
| 14 | Greeley | $1,525 |
| 15 | Woodland Park | $1,580 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $2,833 |
| 2 | Morrison | $2,610 |
| 3 | Peyton | $2,570 |
| 4 | Commerce City | $2,530 |
| 5 | Superior | $2,529 |
| 6 | Greenwood Village | $2,520 |
| 7 | Erie | $2,520 |
| 8 | Thornton | $2,453 |
| 9 | Lone Tree | $2,450 |
| 10 | Castle Rock | $2,440 |
| 11 | Evergreen | $2,430 |
| 12 | Littleton | $2,423 |
| 13 | Parker | $2,405 |
| 14 | Broomfield | $2,405 |
| 15 | Monument | $2,400 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Carbondale.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Carbondale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 26.4 mi | $1,620 | $-630 (-28%) |
| Basalt, CO | 26.9 mi | $2,380 | +$130 (+6%) |
| Aspen, CO | 34.6 mi | $2,240 | $-10 (0%) |
| Eagle, CO | 38.8 mi | $2,090 | $-160 (-7%) |
| Vail, CO | 60 mi | $1,669 | $-581 (-26%) |
| Montrose, CO | 67.4 mi | $1,160 | $-1,090 (-48%) |
| Silverthorne, CO | 70.6 mi | $2,090 | $-160 (-7%) |
| Rifle, CO | 74.3 mi | $1,390 | $-860 (-38%) |
| Clifton, CO | 88.2 mi | $1,200 | $-1,050 (-47%) |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 91.9 mi | $2,030 | $-220 (-10%) |
| Grand Junction, CO | 96.3 mi | $1,436 | $-814 (-36%) |
| Granby, CO | 105.5 mi | $1,370 | $-880 (-39%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Carbondale — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Carbondale?
As of June 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Carbondale, Colorado is $2,250 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $4,033.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Carbondale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $90,000 ($7,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Carbondale expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Carbondale's 2-bedroom median of $2,250 is +36% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Carbondale rank for 2-bedroom rent in Colorado?
Among the 68 cities in Colorado with 2-bedroom data, Carbondale ranks #47 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Carbondale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Glenwood Springs ($1,620), Aspen ($2,240), Eagle ($2,090).