Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 25, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on May 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Boulder
$2,575/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Boulder is $2,575 per month as of May 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $625 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Boulder
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $2,147, whereas a house costs $4,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Boulder run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 |  1% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,295 | 1% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $2,575 | 10% | 54% | |
3 bedroom | $4,475 | 7% | - | |
4 bedroom | $4,999 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Baseline Sub | $2,130 | |
Glenwood Grove North Iris | $2,300 | |
Goss Grove | $2,425 | |
Transit Village | $3,416 | |
University Hill | $1,725 | |
Whittier | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,147 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,300 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,895 | 22% | 40% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
54%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,475
Last 30 days
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,999
Baseline Sub
Average rent
$2,130
Glenwood Grove North Iris
Average rent
$2,300
Goss Grove
Average rent
$2,425
Transit Village
Average rent
$3,416
University Hill
Average rent
$1,725
Whittier
Average rent
$2,300
Apartments
Average rent
$2,147
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,895
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
40%
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
32%higher than the national median
9%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO is 21% higher than the median rent in Baseline Sub, Boulder, CO.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO
3d ago
1734 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Boulder apartment for rent in Boulder
704 Spruce St #C, Boulder, CO 80302
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
3d ago
1602 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$3,295
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Downtown Boulder house for rent in Boulder
430 Pearl St #3, Boulder, CO 80302
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,675
$2,400
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
Downtown Boulder house for rent in Boulder
1 bed
1.5 baths
$4,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Boulder condo for rent in Boulder
856 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
15h ago
2039 11th St, Boulder, CO 80302
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150–$3,180
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Boulder condo for rent in Boulder
1 bed
1 bath
$2,695
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
3d ago
1602 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$3,295
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Boulder apartment for rent in Boulder
704 Spruce St #C, Boulder, CO 80302
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
3d ago
1734 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1945 6th St, Boulder, CO 80302
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500–$2,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1602 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$3,295
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Downtown Boulder condo for rent in Boulder
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
$2,150
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
4d ago
1602 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Downtown Boulder house for rent in Boulder
430 Pearl St #3, Boulder, CO 80302
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,675
$2,400
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 10
15h ago
2039 11th St, Boulder, CO 80302
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150–$3,180
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Downtown Boulder house for rent in Boulder
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,675
$2,400
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House 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 $2,575 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Boulder?
Average rent prices in Downtown Boulder have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
How does Downtown Boulder rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Boulder is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 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 $103,000/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).