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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

Boulder, Colorado is situated 25 miles northwest of Denver at the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills. A trendy area known for its bold bohemian vibe, Boulder is the perfect place to live and work. Whether you’re a foodie looking to enjoy the vibrant restaurant scene or an outdoorsman looking for a good mountain to hike or scale, look no farther than here. Let your hair down at Boulder’s Pearl Street and the Hill, where you’ll find an array of bars and clubs to frequent. Take a weekend trip to one of the 20 breweries that Boulder has to offer.

Boulder is the location of the University of Colorado, Boulder campus, so you’ll find a great mix of entertainment and campus life at the Hill. Looking to rent an apartment near campus or close to the swanky Café Aion or Fox Theatre? Or looking for close proximity to snowboarding, skiing, and snowshoeing? Well, Boulder has all of that and more. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun in the snow or a the trendy restaurant and bar scene, finding an apartment in Boulder, Colorado is your next step to laid-back and trendy living, and the city’s easygoing mix of atmosphere and personality makes Boulder a charming place to come home to and unwind.

Explore the City

A view of the mountains from Burke Park

Boulder's Chautauqua Park offers amazing views

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Boulder, CO is $1,682 for a studio, $1,886 for one bedroom, $2,352 for two bedrooms, and $3,621 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boulder has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,886/month
688 Sq Ft
House
$4,125/month
2,269 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,141/month
844 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,044/month
1,313 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 September 2025.