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Highlights

  • Prime location
  • Balcony
  • Off-street parking
  • Professionally managed
  • No smoking
  • Living room

Location

1200 College Ave, Boulder, CO 80302, USA|University Hill
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Management

Axia Property Management

Leasing office

(303) 444-2611

Property Overview

1200 College Ave is a highly rated rental (8.6/10 overall) with exceptional value for money, standout amenities, and a convenient location near a top-rated elementary school. Residents benefit from features like a balcony, living room, off-street parking, professional management, and a no-smoking policy, along with strong transparency from management. The property is also well-suited to environmentally conscious and remote-working renters, offering robust transit access, walkability, abundant nearby parks, on-site recycling or composting, high-speed internet, and multiple ISP options.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 1200 College Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1200 College Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Eco living

Floor plans

3BR/1.5BA3 bed1.5 bath992 sqft$4,250 /mo1 unit availableIf you want to live on The Hill, now is the perfect chance. Located at 12th and College, you're in one of the best locations in town! Upstairs, you're greeted with the living room, kitchen, a half bath, and the first bedroom. This bedroom is fantastic for natural light lovers, with a sliding glass door, leading to the balcony! Downstairs you'll find a full bath and two additional spacious bedrooms. Close to campus, dining, and shopping, this community is in a prime location on Boulder's University Hill. You don't want to miss this! Gas, water, trash, and HOA fees are included in a monthly $250 RUBS fee. Tenants are responsible for electricity and internet. Sorry, no pets. No smoking of any substance, including marijuana, is permitted on the premises. One parking permit is included for off-street parking. Professionally managed by Axia Property Management, LLC. RHL~0006126. Portable Screening Report: Pursuant to Colorado law you have the right to provide a Portable Screening Report as defined in section 38-12-902(2.5) Colorado Revised Statutes, and if you do so we are not permitted to charge you an application fee or a fee for us to access the Portable Screening Report. Apply online today at axiarentals. com

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Amenities for 1200 College Ave

Apartment Amenities

Hardwood Floor

Grounds

Assigned Parking
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 1200 College Ave

HomeApartments in BoulderUniversity Hill 1200 College Ave

If you want to live on The Hill, now is the perfect chance. Located at 12th and College, you're in one of the best locations in town! Upstairs, you're greeted with the living room, kitchen, a half bath, and the first bedroom. This bedroom is fantastic for natural light lovers, with a sliding glass door, leading to the balcony! Downstairs you'll find a full bath and two additional spacious bedrooms. Close to campus, dining, and shopping, this community is in a prime location on Boulder's University Hill. You don't want to miss this! Gas, water, trash, and HOA fees are included in a monthly $250 RUBS fee. Tenants are responsible for electricity and internet. Sorry, no pets. No smoking of any substance, including marijuana, is permitted on the premises. One parking permit is included for off-street parking. Professionally managed by Axia Property Management, LLC. RHL~0006126. Portable Screening Report: Pursuant to Colorado law you have the right to provide a Portable Screening Report as defined in section 38-12-902(2.5) Colorado Revised Statutes, and if you do so we are not permitted to charge you an application fee or a fee for us to access the Portable Screening Report. Apply online today at axiarentals. com


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 1200 College Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1200 College Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 1200 College Ave
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1200 College Ave offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
1200 College Ave goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1200 College Ave receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1200 College Ave is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 1200 College Ave does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

1200 College Ave is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 10 internet service provider options nearby

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 42 parks within a mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1200 College Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in University Hill

3-bedroom apartments at 1200 College Ave cost about 13% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in University Hill.

Median rents as of May 23 2026.
University Hill
Boulder
A table of studio rental data trends in Boulder
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,717
July 2024$1,786
August 2024$1,765
September 2024$1,845
October 2024$1,757
November 2024$1,685
December 2024$1,650
January 2025$1,715
February 2025$1,740
March 2025$1,745
April 2025$1,591
May 2025$1,583
June 2025$1,551
July 2025$1,539
August 2025$1,495
September 2025$1,502
October 2025$1,552
November 2025$1,541
December 2025$1,494
January 2026$1,553
February 2026$1,559
March 2026$1,498
April 2026$1,569
May 2026$1,643
A table of studio rental data trends in University Hill
MonthMedian Rent
February 2025$1,100
March 2025$1,100
April 2025$1,100
May 2025$1,100
June 2025$1,100
February 2026$1,595

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$170,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $170,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,250.
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Schools near 1200 College Ave

Flatirons Elementary School

1150 7th st

boulder, CO, 80302

K-5Public
A

Mapleton Early Childhood Center

840 mapleton ave

boulder, CO, 80304

PKPublic

Boulder Universal

6500 east arapahoe rd

boulder, CO, 80303

K-12Public
B+

Three Creeks K-8 School

19486 west 94th ave

arvada, CO, 80007

K-8Public
B+

Thunder Vista P-8

3461 preble creek parkway

broomfield, CO, 80023

PK, K-8Public
A-
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Neighborhood

University Hill | Boulder, CO

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Boulder near 1200 College Ave

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 1200 College Ave, Boulder

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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