Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 29, 2026
Average rent in
Boulder, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on September 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Boulder
$2,222/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Boulder is $2,222 per month as of September 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $322 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Boulder
321
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,825, whereas a house costs $3,297. 1-bedroom apartments in Boulder run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | 9% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,607 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,996 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Baseline Sub | $2,072 | |
Downtown Boulder | $2,600 | |
Glenwood Grove North Iris | $1,900 | |
Goss Grove | $1,750 | |
Gunbarrel | $1,853 | |
Martin Acres | $2,350 | |
Newlands | $2,472 | |
Transit Village | $2,837 | |
University Hill | $1,340 | |
Whittier | $1,960 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,825 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,297 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $825 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,607
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,996
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Gunbarrel
Average rent
$1,853
Baseline Sub
Average rent
$2,072
Glenwood Grove North Iris
Average rent
$1,900
Whittier
Average rent
$1,960
University Hill
Average rent
$1,340
Martin Acres
Average rent
$2,350
Goss Grove
Average rent
$1,750
Transit Village
Average rent
$2,837
Downtown Boulder
Average rent
$2,600
Newlands
Average rent
$2,472
Apartments
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,297
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
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.
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
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Boulder, CO is 25% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,775
5%$2,319
5%$2,790
2%$3,000
$1,975
11%$2,296
13%$1,775
5%$2,250
2%$1,925
8%$2,295
2%$2,187
257%$1,683
55%Discover rentals in Boulder, CO
4d ago
2333 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
1 bed
1 bath
$600–$850
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
$850
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
$850
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
$850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
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
Flagstaff house for rent in Boulder
3 beds
3 baths
$10,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Arapahoe house for rent in Boulder
3 beds
2.5 baths
$9,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Ridglea Hills house for rent in Boulder
3 beds
3.5 baths
$8,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
3d ago
Verified
1955 30th St, Boulder, CO 80301
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,294–$6,634
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
1602 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
10h ago
2301 Goss St, Boulder, CO 80302
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,372–$3,036
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
1705 Marine St, Boulder, CO 80302
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$945–$2,695
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1955 30th St, Boulder, CO 80301
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,294–$6,634
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
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
5d+ 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
15h ago
640 S Lashley Ln, Boulder, CO 80305
1 bed
1 bath
$1,370–$1,595
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1955 30th St, Boulder, CO 80301
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,294–$6,634
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
Verified
4977 Moorhead Ave, Boulder, CO 80305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750–$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
7h ago
1025 30th Colorado Ave., Boulder, CO 80303
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800–$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1535 Pine St, Boulder, CO 80302
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
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 $2,222 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Boulder?
Average rent prices in Boulder have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $322 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Boulder?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder are University Hill ($1,340/mo), Goss Grove ($1,750/mo), and Gunbarrel ($1,853/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Boulder?
To comfortably afford rent in Boulder, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/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).