oLiv Boulder
1750 15th St,
Boulder, CO 80302
$1,752 - $7,825 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 4 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Downtown Boulder
Boulder, CO
Downtown Boulder - Boulder, CO Area Guide
The eclectic charm of Boulder is at its peak in this bustling neighborhood
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Walkable
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Shopping
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Dining
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Nightlife
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Parks
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College
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Downtown Boulder is home to some of the most distinctive attractions in the legendary college town. The historic Pearl Street Mall essentially anchors the whole neighborhood, an open-air walking district with an eclectic assortment of art galleries, restaurants, specialty boutiques, coffee shops, and more one-of-a-kind storefront businesses selling everything from bicycles to custom jewelry to high-end mountaineering gear.
The rest of Downtown is equally packed with terrific shopping, dining, entertainment, and nightlife, from the hip Bitter Bar to the classic Boulder Theater. On the banks of Boulder Creek, a series of public parks creates a great environment to spend quality time outdoors. The University of Colorado campus is just a few blocks down the street, injecting the whole area with a healthy dose of collegiate energy.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Boulder is $1,373 for a studio, $1,204 for one bedroom, $1,729 for two bedrooms, and $3,092 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Boulder has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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500 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,373/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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405 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,204/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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950 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,729/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,100 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,092/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Boulder - Boulder, CO is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Downtown Boulder - Boulder, CO offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Boulder - Boulder, CO from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall
- Andrews Arboretum
- Settlers' Park / Red Rocks
- Centennial and Sanitas Trailhead
- Viewpoint Trail
Military Bases
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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.