Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
University Hill, Boulder, CO

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University Hill, Boulder, CO is $1,697. This is -13%, or $251, lower than the national average.

$3.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,697

increased by54%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

24

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University Hill, Boulder, CO is $1,697. This is -13%, or $251, lower than the national average.

$3.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

42%
30%
8%
10%
10%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

92%
8%
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
University Hill, Boulder, CO

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in University Hill, Boulder, CO have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 54% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
University Hill, Boulder, CO

The monthly rent for an apartment in University Hill, Boulder, CO is $1,600. A 1-bedroom apartment in University Hill, Boulder, CO costs about $1,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,200. Houses for rent in University Hill, Boulder, CO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,495.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,222

2%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,695

3%

26%

3 bedroom

$4,250

4%

46%

4 bedroom

$6,000

No Change

-

Studio

$1,550

19%

51%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

51%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,222

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

46%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

No Change

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.

Compare rent prices in University Hill, Boulder, CO to other neighborhoods

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

University Hill

Median rent price$1,697
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Hill, Boulder, CO is 23% lower than the median rent in Baseline Sub, Boulder, CO.

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1061 12th St #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Hill apartment for rent in Boulder

1 bed

0 baths

$1,000

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

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1121 and 1123 University Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

1121 and 1123 University Avenue

1123 University Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302

2 beds

1 bath

$1,885–$2,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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