Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 10, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO

Last updated on April 10, 2026

Last updated on April 10, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO is $3,397. This is +77%, or $1,481, higher than the national average.

$3.89

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,397

increased by35%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

14

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO is $3,397. This is +77%, or $1,481, higher than the national average.

$3.89

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

39%
56%
6%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

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.

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 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 decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 35% 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 $2,795. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO costs about $1,950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,400. Houses for rent in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,687.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,605

1%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,600

1%

15%

3 bedroom

$4,785

4%

-

4 bedroom

$7,190

No Change

-

Studio

$1,472

No Change

38%

Studio

Average rent

$1,472

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,605

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,785

Last 30 days

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,190

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$3,397
increased by77%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,190
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO is 55% higher than the median rent in Baseline Sub, Boulder, CO.

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2d ago

8.7

Very good

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1 bed

1 bath

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

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$2,750

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812 Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

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$3,450

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

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1026 Spruce St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1026 Spruce St, Boulder, CO 80302

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1 bath

$3,700

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

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