Last updated on July 10, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Boulder

$2,525/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Boulder is $2,525 per month as of July 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $575 more per month.

$2.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Boulder

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Boulder rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO

Average rent prices in Downtown Boulder have decreased by 1% 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 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 $2,195, whereas a house costs $4,280. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Boulder run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

1%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,795

1%

23%

2 bedroom

$2,675

4%

42%

3 bedroom

$3,899

2%

12%

4 bedroom

$5,195

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,675

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

42%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,899

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,195

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

Median rent price$2,525
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,097
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO is 20% higher than the median rent in Baseline Sub, Boulder, CO.

Discover rentals in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO

625 Pearl St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boulder condo for rent in Boulder

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

Condo for rent

1945 6th - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.7

Very good

1945 6th

1945 6th St, Boulder, CO 80302

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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

Apartment for rent

1742 Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boulder apartment for rent in Boulder

3BR/1.5BA

1742 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,945

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

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,525 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Boulder?

Average rent prices in Downtown Boulder have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Downtown Boulder rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Boulder is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 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 $101,000/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).

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