What is the average apartment size in Basalt?

The average size for a Basalt, CO apartment is 817 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Basalt?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Basalt is $3,743 per month, a N/A from last years average of .

What is the average apartment size in Basalt?

The typical apartment in Basalt offers about 817 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Basalt, CO Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Basalt?

The typical rent budget in Basalt ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 93% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Basalt?

In Basalt, 42% of households rent while 58% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 04, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Basalt is $3,743, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

One-bedroom apartments provide 656 square feet for $3,177, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,089 offer 917 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Basalt, CO

Last updated: April 04, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,743	817 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$3,177	656 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,089	917 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Basalt, CO rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Basalt, CO?

The largest share of rentals in Basalt, CO (93%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Basalt, CO?

773 or 42% of the households in Basalt, CO are renter-occupied while 1,075 or 58% are owner-occupied.

How Basalt Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Basalt	$3,743
Denver	$1,885
Colorado Springs	$1,496
Aurora	$1,632
Boulder	$2,453
Lakewood	$1,790
Fort Collins	$1,972
Littleton	$1,975
Englewood	$1,871
Broomfield	$1,950
Westminster	$1,812
Eagle, CO	$2,872
Gunnison, CO	$1,513
Rifle, CO	$1,639

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Basalt apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.