Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 9, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO

Last updated on January 9, 2026

Last updated on January 9, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO is $2,462. This is +30%, or $562, higher than the national average.

$3.48

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,462

decreased by14%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

18

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO is $2,462. This is +30%, or $562, higher than the national average.

$3.48

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
55%
40%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

68%
32%
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
Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 15% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO

The monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO is $2,145. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO costs about $2,095 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,675. Houses for rent in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,575.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,195

8%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,570

23%

45%

3 bedroom

$4,095

20%

26%

4 bedroom

$6,680

No Change

15%

Studio

$1,595

No Change

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,570

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

45%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,095

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,680

Last year

15%

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.

Compare rent prices in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Baseline Sub, Boulder, CO.

Downtown Boulder

Median rent price$2,462
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,225
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO is 11% higher than the median rent in Baseline Sub, Boulder, CO.

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1734 Walnut St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

1734 Walnut St.

1734 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302

1 bed

1 bath

$1,625

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

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1824 17th St #103N - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Downtown Boulder condo for rent in Boulder

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

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1614 Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

1614 Walnut St

1614 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302

1 bed

1 bath

$1,795–$2,095

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

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1042 Spruce St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boulder condo for rent in Boulder

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

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

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1602 Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1602 Walnut St

1602 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302

1 bed

1 bath

$2,095

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

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1830 16th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.7

Very good

1830 16th St

1830 16th St, Boulder, CO 80302

2 beds

2 baths

$2,675–$3,400

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

Apartment for rent

2020 5th St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boulder condo for rent in Boulder

2 beds

2 baths

$3,050

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

Condo for rent

1828 16th St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Downtown Boulder house for rent in Boulder

2 beds

1 bath

$3,500

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

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