Studio Apartment Rent in Vail, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Vail, Colorado as of October 2026. That's +63% lower than the citywide median of $3,870 and +11% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Vail
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 Vail
Compare Vail'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Vail.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Vail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverthorne, CO | 10.8 mi | $1,420 | $-18 (-1%) |
| Eagle, CO | 24.9 mi | $1,420 | $-18 (-1%) |
| Basalt, CO | 33.2 mi | $1,660 | +$222 (+15%) |
| Aspen, CO | 38.7 mi | $1,650 | +$212 (+15%) |
| Granby, CO | 47.7 mi | $1,060 | $-378 (-26%) |
| Carbondale, CO | 60 mi | $1,650 | +$212 (+15%) |
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 63.2 mi | $1,230 | $-208 (-14%) |
| Evergreen, CO | 65.5 mi | $1,860 | +$422 (+29%) |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 69.6 mi | $1,660 | +$222 (+15%) |
| Golden, CO | 77.9 mi | $1,685 | +$247 (+17%) |
| Boulder, CO | 81.7 mi | $1,566 | +$128 (+9%) |
| Morrison, CO | 81.7 mi | $2,000 | +$562 (+39%) |
Studio rent in Vail — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Vail?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Vail, Colorado is $1,438 per month. This is +63% below the citywide median of $3,870.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Vail?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,520 ($4,793/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Vail expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Vail's studio median of $1,438 is +11% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 61th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Vail rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 65 cities in Colorado with studio data, Vail ranks #29 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Vail?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Silverthorne ($1,420), Eagle ($1,420), Granby ($1,060).