Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 13, 2026

Average rent in
Boulder, CO

Last updated on May 13, 2026

Last updated on May 13, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boulder, CO is $2,400. This is +23%, or $450, higher than the national average.

$2.28

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,400

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

363

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Boulder, CO is $2,400. This is +23%, or $450, higher than the national average.

$2.28

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
58%
20%
8%
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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,060. A 1-bedroom apartment in Boulder, CO costs about $1,695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,280. Houses for rent in Boulder, CO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,732

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,350

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,500

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,750

2%

No Change

Studio

$1,638

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,638

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,732

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

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$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by8%

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.

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Discover rentals in Boulder, CO

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

Park Mesa - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

Park Mesa

640 S Lashley Ln, Boulder, CO 80305

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$870–$2,020

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

Apartment for rent

Harvard Park - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

Harvard Park

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

1 bed

1 bath

$900–$1,020

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

Apartment for rent

1061 12th St #209 - Photo 1 of 1

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

1061 12th St #207 - Photo 1 of 1

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

1061 12th St #203 - Photo 1 of 1

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 Aug 10

3009 Madison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Baseline Sub apartment for rent in Boulder

Prime East Campus Location

3009 Madison Ave, Boulder, CO 80303

2 beds

2 baths

$1,450

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

Apartment for rent

906 Alpine - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

906 Alpine

906 Alpine Ave, Boulder, CO 80304

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450–$1,850

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

Apartment for rent