Broomfield

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Broomfield, CO

Area Guide

From mountain views to shopping malls, Broomfield has it all

Family-Friendly Suburban Parks Quiet Mountainous

Located between Denver and Boulder along U.S. Route 36, Broomfield combines suburban living with easy access to two major cities. The community features trails connecting outdoor spaces like Stearns Lake and Josh's Pond, while the Paul Derda Recreation Center offers year-round indoor activities. The Flatiron Crossing Mall serves as a shopping destination for the area. In the rental market, one-bedroom apartments average $1,782 monthly, with studios at $1,601 and three-bedroom homes around $2,917.

Major employers in Broomfield include Oracle, Vail Resorts, and Crocs. The city maintains numerous parks and open spaces, including several golf courses and skate parks, while hosting community events throughout the year. Its location along the Front Range provides access to both Denver's attractions and Boulder's outdoor recreation areas. Multiple school districts serve Broomfield's neighborhoods, and the extensive parks system offers residents plenty of opportunities for recreation and outdoor activities.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Broomfield, CO is $1,578 for a studio, $1,707 for one bedroom, $2,106 for two bedrooms, and $2,849 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Broomfield has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,707/month
764 Sq Ft
House
$2,742/month
1,988 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,175/month
1,213 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,881/month
1,628 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Broomfield, CO

Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

18

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

54

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Meridian Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

541 Students

Coyote Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

384 Students

Birch Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

337 Students

Kohl Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

297 Students

THUNDER VISTA P-8

Public

Grades PK-8

794 Students

Westlake Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

909 Students

THUNDER VISTA P-8

Public

Grades PK-8

794 Students

Aspen Creek K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

748 Students

Broomfield Heights Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

489 Students

Legacy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,230 Students

Broomfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,645 Students

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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.