Rent in Basalt, CO
A 2-bedroom in Basalt, CO (ZIP 81621) typically rents for about $2,346 a month, with a range of $2,346–$2,597. Owner-occupied homes in Pitkin County pay about 0.36% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,808 | $1,808 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,693 | $1,693–$2,169 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,346 | $2,346–$2,597 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,477 | $2,477–$3,346 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $4,033 | $4,033 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Basalt ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Basalt, CO?
- About $2,346 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,346–$2,597. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Basalt, CO?
- About $1,693 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,693–$2,169. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Basalt, CO?
- About $2,477 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,477–$3,346. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Basalt, CO?
- About $1,808 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,808. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Basalt, CO?
- About $4,033 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $4,033. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Basalt, CO?
- Owner-occupied homes in Pitkin County pay a typical 0.36% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Basalt rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).