Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 14, 2026
Average rent in
Boulder, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on August 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Boulder, CO rent slipped 6.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,250/month. Renters today are paying $125 less per month on average than last year.
Vs. the national market
Boulder rent is 16.9% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median. The city offers 376 total rentals across apartments, condos, and houses, reflecting a mid-tier market in Colorado.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Boulder rent for about $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,695/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,195/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,300/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,448/month, providing options for different renter needs.
Median rent
Median rent in Boulder
$2,250/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Boulder is $2,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $325 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Boulder
376
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Boulder rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Boulder, CO
Average rent prices in Boulder have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,875, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Boulder run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | 2% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,695 | 2% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $2,195 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $4,447 | 7% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Baseline Sub | $2,200 | |
Downtown Boulder | $2,970 | |
Glenwood Grove North Iris | $2,000 | |
Goss Grove | $2,022 | |
Gunbarrel | $1,990 | |
Keewayden | $2,225 | |
Martin Acres | $2,797 | |
Transit Village | $3,372 | |
University Hill | $1,795 | |
Whittier | $1,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,875 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,050 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | 11% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,440 | 12% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,447
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
10%
Baseline Sub
Average rent
$2,200
Gunbarrel
Average rent
$1,990
Glenwood Grove North Iris
Average rent
$2,000
Whittier
Average rent
$1,895
University Hill
Average rent
$1,795
Martin Acres
Average rent
$2,797
Goss Grove
Average rent
$2,022
Downtown Boulder
Average rent
$2,970
Transit Village
Average rent
$3,372
Keewayden
Average rent
$2,225
Apartments
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,440
Last 30 days
12%
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
17%higher than the national median
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Boulder, CO is 22% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,840
7%$2,527
8%$2,800
3%$3,100
2%$2,050
2%$2,300
$1,799
4%$2,045
5%$1,915
6%$2,227
7%$2,219
208%$1,632
50%Discover rentals in Boulder, CO
1d ago
2333 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
1 bed
1 bath
$750–$1,050
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
4570 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$3,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Hill apartment for rent in Boulder
1 bed
0 baths
$950
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
$950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Boulder
5 beds
4.5 baths
$17,500
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
5d+ ago
Rural North Boulder house for rent in Boulder
5 beds
5 baths
$9,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
2d ago
Mapleton Hill house for rent in Boulder
4 beds
4 baths
$7,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
18h ago
Verified
1955 30th St, Boulder, CO 80301
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,430–$6,885
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
13h ago
1811 Folsom St, Boulder, CO 80302
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,275–$1,595
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Whittier apartment for rent in Boulder
2401 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
18h ago
2301 Goss St, Boulder, CO 80302
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$3,624
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1955 30th St, Boulder, CO 80301
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,430–$6,885
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d 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
2d ago
1135 Pennsylvania Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
1 bed
1 bath
$1,385
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
2338 14th St, Boulder, CO 80304
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1955 30th St, Boulder, CO 80301
1 bed
1 bath
$2,430–$4,763
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d 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
4h ago
3100 Broadway St, Boulder, CO 80304
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
13h ago
1811 Folsom St, Boulder, CO 80302
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,275–$1,595
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment 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 $2,250 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Boulder?
Average rent prices in Boulder have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Boulder rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Boulder is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Boulder?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder are University Hill ($1,795/mo), Whittier ($1,895/mo), and Gunbarrel ($1,990/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Boulder?
To comfortably afford rent in Boulder, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Boulder?
April offers the best rental deals in Boulder, with rents running approximately 12% lower than November's peak prices. Despite higher demand in April, landlords often offer competitive rates to secure tenants quickly during this active leasing period.
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).