Aspen Housing

The Aspen area is, of course, a very desirable place to live. As a result, the cost of living in Aspen is among the highest in the state of Colorado. The median price for a home is over 4 million dollars. Affordable housing can be a real challenge, so students often live with roommates and live "down valley" in communities like Basalt, El Jebel, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs. This campus does not have residence halls.

If you are interested in working for Aspen Ski Company (ASC), they do offer many options for more affordable employee housing.

Where to Begin

Aspen Housing Authority:

Local Newspapers:

Browse online or pick up a free copy of these daily newspapers outside many area businesses. New rentals are added daily.

Online Resources:

Apartments "Down Valley":

Property Management Companies with Long-Term Rentals:

You may need to make a special trip to the area a few weeks prior to classes starting to view listings and secure a lease. Be prepared to pay first and last month’s rent, as well as a damage deposit. Don’t be surprised if there aren’t many options that allow pets!

Ski Resort Employee Housing

If you are looking to work while going to school, search current openings at Aspen Ski Company (ASC) and take a look at employee housing properties as well as current housing vacancies. Employee housing is often subsidized by the resort, allowing you to live, work, learn, and play in the Aspen area, affordably.

Finding Roommates

Need help finding roommates? Current students should go to Basecamp (login required) to see and share messages with other CMC students.

Note: The College provides the above housing resources as information only and has not independently reviewed the quality, price or other features of any housing alternative listed. CMC does not endorse or rate off-campus housing options. The list of housing facilities on this site is not complete, and there may be additional housing options in the community.