City Report · CO

Eagle

Pop. 7,442·7th most expensive in Colorado·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,031/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$1,099
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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Eagle · $3,031
More expensive than 91% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,031/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$121,000/yr
Local median income
$110,398/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Eagle's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,420
1 BR
$1,590
2 BR
$2,090
3 BR
$2,530
4 BR+
$2,780
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,090/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,031 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Colorado

Rent in Eagle changed +2.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 60 Colorado cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($110,398) is $2,760 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,530); a 4-bedroom is $2,780.

Cheaper nearby

Glenwood Springs, 30 miles away, rents for 16% less ($2,538/mo), about $5,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Eagle. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$36,372/yr
At $3,031/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.4% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Eagle, CO is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,442
Median income
$110,398
Median age
40.8
Renters
26.7%
Age distribution
25.7%
14%
31.3%
17.5%
Under 1825.7%
18–3414%
35–5431.3%
55–6411.5%
65+17.5%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
75.8%
29.1%
White75.8%
Hispanic29.1%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
19.3%
22%
53%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma19.3%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+53%
Housing tenure
73.3%
26.7%
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Eagle, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$97,724 → $110,398
up 13.0%
Population
7,420 → 7,442
up 0.3%
Renter share
27% → 26.7%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
50.7% → 53%
+2.3 pts
Median age
35.1 → 40.8
+5.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $110,398 today, compared with $97,724 five years earlier. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 50.7% to 53% across the same window.

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Eagle rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Eagle. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Eagle, CO

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Eagle is $3,031/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,420/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,590/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,530/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($110,398/yr), Eagle ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Eagle?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $121,000/year (about $58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,031/mo in Eagle. The local median household income is $110,398/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Eagle?

Rent in Eagle has risen 2.4% over the past year.

How does Eagle rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Eagle is one of the pricier among Colorado cities for rent, ranking #7 of 68 tracked cities at $3,031/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Eagle changed +2.4%, against a typical +1.4% across the 60 Colorado cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Eagle?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Eagle ($3,031/mo) include Glenwood Springs ($2,538/mo).
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $3,031/mo, rent takes ~33% of Eagle's median household income ($110,398/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Eagle 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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