Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 24, 2026

Average rent in
Boulder, CO

Last updated on March 24, 2026

Last updated on March 24, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boulder, CO is $2,549. This is +33%, or $639, higher than the national average.

$2.50

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,549

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

325

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boulder, CO is $2,549. This is +33%, or $639, higher than the national average.

$2.50

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
54%
22%
9%
5%
$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 decreased by 5% in the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $2,259. A 1-bedroom apartment in Boulder, CO costs about $1,725 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,368. Houses for rent in Boulder, CO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,750

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,397

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,500

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,749

No Change

6%

Studio

$1,462

6%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,462

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,397

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,749

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

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$2,549
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Boulder, CO is 42% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.

More data insights and reports

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10h ago

8.3

Very good

909 14th Street

909 14th St, Boulder, CO 80302

1 bed

1 bath

$700–$1,245

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

790 30th Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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 reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided 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 reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Park Mesa - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

Park Mesa

640 S Lashley Ln, Boulder, CO 80305

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$955–$2,020

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

Apartment for rent

929 11th St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

University Hill condo for rent in Boulder

Move in Immediately!

929 11th St #3, Boulder, CO 80302

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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

Condo for rent

Available Feb 16

Harvard Park - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.6

Very good

Harvard Park

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

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,020–$3,515

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

Apartment for rent

1058 13th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Hill apartment for rent in Boulder

1 bed

0 baths

$1,125

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

1058 13th St #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Hill apartment for rent in Boulder

1 bed

0 baths

$1,125

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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