What is the average apartment size in Salida?

The average size for a Salida, CO apartment is 681 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 Salida?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Salida is $1,608 per month, a N/A from last years average of .

What is the average apartment size in Salida?

The typical apartment in Salida offers about 681 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Salida, CO Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Salida ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 56% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Salida?

In Salida, 40% of households rent while 60% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Salida is $1,608, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

One-bedroom apartments provide 587 square feet for $1,360, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,800 offer 754 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Salida, CO

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,608	681 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,360	587 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,800	754 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Salida, CO rent trends

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

The largest share of rentals in Salida, CO (56%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Salida, CO?

1,115 or 40% of the households in Salida, CO are renter-occupied while 1,655 or 60% are owner-occupied.

How Salida Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Denver	$1,887
Colorado Springs	$1,517
Aurora	$1,641
Lakewood	$1,791
Boulder	$2,446
Grand Junction	$1,509
Fort Collins	$1,969
Littleton	$1,991
Englewood	$1,866
Arvada	$1,808
Basalt, CO	$3,743
Canon City, CO	$1,113
Gunnison, CO	$1,513
Salida	$1,608

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 Salida 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.