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Last updated on June 27, 2026
Average rent in
Boulder, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on June 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Boulder rent stands today
Boulder, CO rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,400/month. Month over month, rents increased by 1.8%, showing a recent upward movement after a trough of $2,261/month in September 2025.
Compared to national trends
Boulder rents run 23.1% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier markets. The city offers 383 total rentals, with a mix of apartment and house options.
Price ranges
Studios in Boulder rent for $1,577/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,695/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,350/month, with larger units reaching $4,675/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median rent of $3,850/month, while apartments are at $1,966/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Waterstone saw rents fall by 82.8% year over year to $2,150/month, Flagstaff declined by 75.9% to $2,648/month, and Sombrero Ranch dropped 61.5% to $2,500/month. These steep declines contrast with the citywide flat rent trend in Boulder, CO.
Median rent
Median rent in Boulder
$2,400/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Boulder is $2,400 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $450 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Boulder
383
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Boulder rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Boulder, CO
Average rent prices in Boulder have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Boulder, CO
Rent prices in Boulder vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Boulder is $1,966, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Boulder run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,577 |  3% |  10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,695 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,350 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,400 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,675 | 3% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Baseline Sub | $2,097 | |
Downtown Boulder | $2,715 | |
Glenwood Grove North Iris | $2,175 | |
Goss Grove | $2,400 | |
Gunbarrel | $2,099 | |
Martin Acres | $3,250 | |
Newlands | $2,245 | |
Transit Village | $3,429 | |
University Hill | $1,595 | |
Whittier | $1,997 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,966 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,195 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,850 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,577
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,675
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
Baseline Sub
Average rent
$2,097
University Hill
Average rent
$1,595
Glenwood Grove North Iris
Average rent
$2,175
Gunbarrel
Average rent
$2,099
Whittier
Average rent
$1,997
Martin Acres
Average rent
$3,250
Newlands
Average rent
$2,245
Transit Village
Average rent
$3,429
Goss Grove
Average rent
$2,400
Downtown Boulder
Average rent
$2,715
Apartments
Average rent
$1,966
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
1%
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.
How does rent in Boulder, CO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Boulder and Arvada by all bedroom counts and property types.
Boulder
23%higher than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Boulder, CO is 34% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$2,695
2%$2,995
3%$2,094
7%$2,400
22%$1,827
2%$1,897
11%$1,877
5%$2,250
4%$2,205
181%$1,697
36%Discover rentals in Boulder, CO
2d ago
Gunbarrel apartment for rent in Boulder
4437 Clipper Ct, Boulder, CO 80301
1 bed
1 bath
$700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
12h ago
790 30th St, Boulder, CO 80303
1–3 beds
1 bath
$845–$2,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Hill apartment for rent in Boulder
1 bed
0 baths
$975
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
University Hill apartment for rent in Boulder
1 bed
0 baths
$975
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Boulder
900 Timber Ln, Boulder, CO 80304
5 beds
4.5 baths
$18,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Boulder
5 beds
4.5 baths
$18,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Newlands house for rent in Boulder
5 beds
5 baths
$12,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Flagstaff house for rent in Boulder
4 beds
3.5 baths
$11,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
12m ago
Verified
1955 30th St, Boulder, CO 80301
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,416–$7,389
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1811 Folsom St, Boulder, CO 80302
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
2301 Goss St, Boulder, CO 80302
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$4,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1602 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,100–$3,195
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3035 Oneal Pkwy #T37, Boulder, CO 80301
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Jun 23
5d+ ago
Verified
2727 Folsom St #211, Boulder, CO 80304
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
16h ago
Verified
4977 Moorhead Ave, Boulder, CO 80305
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,530–$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
4500 Laguna Pl, Boulder, CO 80303
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
12m ago
Verified
1955 30th St, Boulder, CO 80301
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,416–$7,389
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
4977 Moorhead Ave, Boulder, CO 80305
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,530–$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
3100 Broadway St, Boulder, CO 80304
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850–$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Glenwood Grove - North Iris condo for rent in Boulder
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
$2,650
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Boulder, CO
Quick answers to common questions about the Boulder rental market.
How much is rent in Boulder?
The average rent in Boulder is $2,400 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Boulder?
Average rent prices in Boulder have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Boulder rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Boulder is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Boulder?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder are University Hill ($1,595/mo), Whittier ($1,997/mo), and Baseline Sub ($2,097/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Boulder?
To comfortably afford rent in Boulder, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Boulder?
Boulder's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,400 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across all neighborhoods in the city.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).