Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 8, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on October 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Boulder
$2,497/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Boulder is $2,497 per month as of October 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $597 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Boulder
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Boulder rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO
Average rent prices in Downtown Boulder have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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
Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO
Rent prices in Downtown Boulder vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Boulder is $1,995, whereas a house costs $4,147. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Boulder run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,247 | 5% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,182 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,495 |  5% | 59% | |
3 bedroom | $2,995 | 4% | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | 17% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Baseline Sub | $2,000 | |
Glenwood Grove North Iris | $1,900 | |
Goss Grove | $1,750 | |
Transit Village | $2,810 | |
University Hill | $1,285 | |
Whittier | $1,910 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,647 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,147 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,247
Last 30 days
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,182
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
59%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
17%
Baseline Sub
Average rent
$2,000
Glenwood Grove North Iris
Average rent
$1,900
Goss Grove
Average rent
$1,750
Transit Village
Average rent
$2,810
University Hill
Average rent
$1,285
Whittier
Average rent
$1,910
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,647
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$4,147
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Boulder, 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 Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Boulder and Baseline Sub by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Boulder
31%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO is 25% higher than the median rent in Baseline Sub, Boulder, CO.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO
5d+ ago
Downtown Boulder condo for rent in Boulder
625 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
2 beds
1 bath
$2,148
Price dropped $195Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Condo for rent
20h ago
1742 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
3 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1602 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Boulder house for rent in Boulder
2 beds
2 baths
$5,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Boulder house for rent in Boulder
2 beds
1 bath
$4,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Boulder house for rent in Boulder
1 bed
1.5 baths
$4,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Boulder condo for rent in Boulder
856 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Sep 18
2d ago
1602 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1602 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1630 Spruce St, Boulder, CO 80302
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
1742 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
3 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Boulder apartment for rent in Boulder
330 Pearl St #C, Boulder, CO 80302
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
2d ago
1602 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1630 Spruce St, Boulder, CO 80302
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Downtown Boulder condo for rent in Boulder
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Price dropped $570Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
1d ago
Downtown Boulder apartment for rent in Boulder
330 Pearl St #C, Boulder, CO 80302
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Boulder rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Boulder?
The average rent in Downtown Boulder is $2,497 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Boulder?
Average rent prices in Downtown Boulder have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.
How does Downtown Boulder rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Boulder is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $597 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Boulder?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Boulder, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).