What is the average apartment size in Vail?

The average size for a Vail, CO apartment is 722 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 Vail?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Vail is $2,542 per month, a N/A from last years average of .

What is the average apartment size in Vail?

The typical apartment in Vail offers about 722 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Vail, CO Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Vail ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 35% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Vail?

In Vail, 31% of households rent while 69% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Vail is $2,542, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

One-bedroom apartments provide 550 square feet for $1,885, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,772 offer 881 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Vail, CO

Last updated: April 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,542	722 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,885	550 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,772	881 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Vail, CO rent trends

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

The largest share of rentals in Vail, CO (35%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Vail, CO?

763 or 31% of the households in Vail, CO are renter-occupied while 1,672 or 69% are owner-occupied.

How Vail Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Vail	$2,542
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
Golden	$2,189
Glenwood Springs, CO	$2,500
Basalt, CO	$3,743
Silverthorne, CO	$1,663

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 Vail 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.