Studio Apartment Rent in Steamboat Springs, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Steamboat Springs, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +53% lower than the citywide median of $3,558 and +29% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Steamboat Springs
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 Steamboat Springs
Compare Steamboat Springs's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling | $720 |
| 2 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 3 | Clifton | $840 |
| 4 | Montrose | $880 |
| 5 | Cortez | $910 |
| 6 | Pueblo | $912 |
| 7 | Manitou Springs | $920 |
| 8 | Grand Junction | $1,008 |
| 9 | Rifle | $1,050 |
| 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 | Highlands Ranch | $2,170 |
| 2 | Cherry Creek | $2,130 |
| 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 Steamboat Springs.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Steamboat Springs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle, CO | 63.3 mi | $1,420 | $-240 (-14%) |
| Granby, CO | 67.1 mi | $1,060 | $-600 (-36%) |
| Silverthorne, CO | 67.8 mi | $1,420 | $-240 (-14%) |
| Vail, CO | 69.6 mi | $1,438 | $-222 (-13%) |
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 72 mi | $1,230 | $-430 (-26%) |
| Aspen, CO | 96.2 mi | $1,650 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Laramie, WY | 97.9 mi | $720 | $-940 (-57%) |
| Rifle, CO | 102.8 mi | $1,050 | $-610 (-37%) |
| Rawlins, WY | 103.2 mi | $810 | $-850 (-51%) |
| Boulder, CO | 115.2 mi | $1,566 | $-94 (-6%) |
| Evergreen, CO | 115.7 mi | $1,860 | +$200 (+12%) |
| Loveland, CO | 120.2 mi | $1,395 | $-265 (-16%) |
Studio rent in Steamboat Springs — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Steamboat Springs?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is $1,660 per month. This is +53% below the citywide median of $3,558.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Steamboat Springs?
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 Steamboat Springs expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Steamboat Springs'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 Steamboat Springs rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 63 cities in Colorado with studio data, Steamboat Springs ranks #42 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Steamboat Springs?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Eagle ($1,420), Granby ($1,060), Silverthorne ($1,420).