Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 24, 2025

Average rent in
Boulder, CO

Last updated on December 24, 2025

Last updated on December 24, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boulder, CO is $2,600. This is +36%, or $694, higher than the national average.

$2.48

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,600

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

327

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boulder, CO is $2,600. This is +36%, or $694, higher than the national average.

$2.48

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
53%
23%
7%
7%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

50%
50%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Boulder, CO

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Boulder, CO have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Boulder, CO

The monthly rent for an apartment in Boulder, CO is $2,199. A 1-bedroom apartment in Boulder, CO costs about $1,650 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,229. Houses for rent in Boulder, CO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,495.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,695

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,250

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,450

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$4,945

1%

14%

Studio

$1,496

9%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,496

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,945

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Boulder, CO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Boulder, CO to other cities

Median rent prices in Boulder, CO for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arvada, CO.

Boulder

Median rent price$2,600
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,845
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Boulder, CO is 41% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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Discover rentals in Boulder, CO

Harvard Park - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.4

Very good

Harvard Park

505 505 - 555 Harvard Ln., Boulder, CO 80305

1 bed

1 bath

$740–$1,040

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

790 30th Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

790 30th Street

790 30th St, Boulder, CO 80303

1–3 beds

1 bath

$845–$2,995

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

1061 12th St #205 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Hill apartment for rent in Boulder

1 bed

0 baths

$850

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

4d ago

7.9

Very good

909 14th Street

909 14th St, Boulder, CO 80302

1 bed

1 bath

$1,060–$1,155

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

2845 Broadway Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

2845 Broadway Street

2845 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,200–$1,595

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Park Mesa - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

Park Mesa

640 South Lashley Lane, Boulder, CO 80305

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,345–$2,325

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

906 Alpine - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8

Very good

906 Alpine

906 Alpine Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

3030 Oneal Pkwy ##M17 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Glenwood Grove - North Iris condo for rent in Boulder

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

$1,520

Price drop

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent