Boulder

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Boulder, CO

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Trendy Rocky Mountain city offering eclectic nightlife and outdoor fun

Rocky Mountains Ski Eclectic University of Colorado

Against the backdrop of the Flatirons in the Rocky Mountains, Boulder combines outdoor recreation with city amenities. Home to the University of Colorado Boulder, the city features over 45,000 acres of open space and mountain parks with extensive hiking and biking trails. Downtown's Pearl Street Mall anchors the community with independent shops and restaurants. Current rental rates range from $1,733 for studios to $5,777 for four-bedroom homes.

Boulder's calendar includes signature events like the Bolder Boulder 10K race on Memorial Day. The city houses significant research facilities, including the National Center for Atmospheric Research, while maintaining its historic character through preserved neighborhoods like Mapleton Hill and Chautauqua. The Pearl Street area and The Hill offer convenient access to downtown amenities. Since its establishment in 1858, Boulder has emphasized environmental stewardship, notably implementing the nation's first municipal carbon tax in 2007.

Explore the City

A view of the mountains from Burke Park

Boulder's Chautauqua Park offers amazing views

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Boulder, CO is $1,628 for a studio, $1,813 for one bedroom, $2,214 for two bedrooms, and $3,514 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boulder has decreased by -6.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,813/month
689 Sq Ft
House
$4,306/month
1,657 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,102/month
755 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,714/month
1,183 Sq Ft
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Transportation

67

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

42

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

88

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Bear Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

342 Students

Douglass Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

335 Students

Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies

Public

Grades K-5

284 Students

Creekside Elementary School At Martin Park

Public

Grades PK-5

378 Students

Eisenhower Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

304 Students

Southern Hills Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

456 Students

Centennial Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

567 Students

Nevin Platt Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

466 Students

Casey Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

452 Students

Boulder High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,074 Students

Fairview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,880 Students

New Vista High School

Public

Grades 9-12

310 Students

Boulder Universal Online School

Public

Grades K-12

206 Students

Halcyon School (Special Education)

Public

Grades 6-12

13 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cottonwood Trailhead
  • Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall
  • Sommers-Bausch Observatory
  • Fiske Planetarium and Science Center
  • Bobolink Trailhead

Airports

  • Denver International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.