Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
University Hill, Boulder, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in University Hill
$3,250/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in University Hill is $3,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 71% above the national average rent, or $1,350 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University Hill
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of University Hill rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University Hill, Boulder, CO
Average rent prices in University Hill have increased by 34% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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
University Hill, Boulder, CO
Rent prices in University Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University Hill is $3,300, whereas a house costs $5,297. 1-bedroom apartments in University Hill run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | 17% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 23% | 40% | |
2 bedroom | $3,275 |  6% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,975 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $9,168 | 51% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Baseline Sub | $2,247 | |
Downtown Boulder | $2,300 | |
Glenwood Grove North Iris | $1,850 | |
Goss Grove | $2,472 | |
Transit Village | $2,716 | |
Whittier | $2,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,300 | 23% | 10% | |
Condos | $2,975 | 26% | 57% | |
Houses | $5,297 | 1% | 31% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
40%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,275
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,168
Last 30 days
51%
Last year
18%
Baseline Sub
Average rent
$2,247
Downtown Boulder
Average rent
$2,300
Glenwood Grove North Iris
Average rent
$1,850
Goss Grove
Average rent
$2,472
Transit Village
Average rent
$2,716
Whittier
Average rent
$2,495
Apartments
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$2,975
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
57%
Houses
Average rent
$5,297
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
31%
The table above reflects average rent prices in University Hill, 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 University Hill, Boulder, CO compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in University Hill and Baseline Sub by all bedroom counts and property types.
University Hill
71%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University Hill, Boulder, CO is 45% higher than the median rent in Baseline Sub, Boulder, CO.
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Discover rentals in University Hill, Boulder, CO
5d+ ago
University Hill apartment for rent in Boulder
1 bed
0 baths
$850
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
University Hill apartment for rent in Boulder
1 bed
0 baths
$850
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
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
University Hill apartment for rent in Boulder
1 bed
0 baths
$850
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
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
University Hill apartment for rent in Boulder
1 bed
0 baths
$900
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
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
1036 14th St, Boulder, CO 80302
Studio
1 bath
$1,700–$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
2d ago
925 16th St, Boulder, CO 80302
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,000–$5,955
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
7h ago
1012 University Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
2–4 beds
2 baths
$4,600–$8,600
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
23h ago
1116 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,390–$6,375
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
University Hill condo for rent in Boulder
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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
2d ago
1135 Pennsylvania Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
1 bed
1 bath
$1,385
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
4d ago
1099 Marine St, Boulder, CO 80302
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
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
4d ago
954 11th St, Boulder, CO 80302
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,725–$3,000
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
4d ago
1020 14th St, Boulder, CO 80302
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,675–$1,800
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
University Hill condo for rent in Boulder
1200 College Ave #122, Boulder, CO 80302
3 beds
2 baths
$5,150
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
University Hill condo for rent in Boulder
3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
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
5d+ ago
University Hill townhouse for rent in Boulder
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,995
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
University Hill house for rent in Boulder
959 University Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
3 beds
2 baths
$3,544
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
Available Aug 1
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Frequently asked questions for University Hill, Boulder, CO
Quick answers to common questions about the University Hill rental market.
How much is rent in University Hill?
The average rent in University Hill is $3,250 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University Hill?
Average rent prices in University Hill have increased by 34% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does University Hill rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University Hill is 71% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,350 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in University Hill?
To comfortably afford rent in University Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $130,000/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).