Studio Apartment Rent in Carbondale, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Carbondale, Colorado as of October 2026. That's +60% lower than the citywide median of $4,150 and +28% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Carbondale
Compare Carbondale'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 | Montrose | $880 |
| 6 | Cortez | $910 |
| 7 | Pueblo | $912 |
| 8 | Manitou Springs | $920 |
| 9 | Grand Junction | $1,008 |
| 10 | Granby | $1,060 |
| 11 | Woodland Park | $1,090 |
| 12 | Greeley | $1,100 |
| 13 | Fruita | $1,110 |
| 14 | Evans | $1,160 |
| 15 | Glenwood Springs | $1,230 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherry Creek | $2,450 |
| 2 | Highlands Ranch | $2,170 |
| 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 Carbondale.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Carbondale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 26.4 mi | $1,230 | $-420 (-25%) |
| Basalt, CO | 26.9 mi | $1,660 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Aspen, CO | 34.6 mi | $1,650 | — |
| Eagle, CO | 38.8 mi | $1,420 | $-230 (-14%) |
| Vail, CO | 60 mi | $1,438 | $-212 (-13%) |
| Montrose, CO | 67.4 mi | $880 | $-770 (-47%) |
| Silverthorne, CO | 70.6 mi | $1,420 | $-230 (-14%) |
| Clifton, CO | 88.2 mi | $840 | $-810 (-49%) |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 91.9 mi | $1,660 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Grand Junction, CO | 96.3 mi | $1,008 | $-642 (-39%) |
| Granby, CO | 105.5 mi | $1,060 | $-590 (-36%) |
| Fruita, CO | 113.7 mi | $1,110 | $-540 (-33%) |
Studio rent in Carbondale — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Carbondale?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Carbondale, Colorado is $1,650 per month. This is +60% below the citywide median of $4,150.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Carbondale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,000 ($5,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Carbondale expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Carbondale's studio median of $1,650 is +28% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Carbondale rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 65 cities in Colorado with studio data, Carbondale ranks #40 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Carbondale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Glenwood Springs ($1,230), Eagle ($1,420), Vail ($1,438).