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University Hill Boulder, CO

Considered one of Boulder's most beautiful neighborhoods, University Hill is also one of the oldest, dating back to 1890. Amazing mountain views, mature trees, hilly roads, and gorgeous Victorian architecture is enough to bring in new residents. Add in the fact the University Hill is next door to the University of Colorado, and it's easy to see why University Hill apartments are in high demand. And yes, you'll find a variety of fraternities and sororities in University Hill, but you'll also discover a much-loved, charming neighborhood. University Hill is filled with rentals, but you may have to compete with students from the university to get them. Once you've secured yours, you may discover you're hardly ever in it -- the rugged landscape and nearby trails will inspire you to go hiking, mountain-climbing, and mountain biking. In the evening, head to the Fox Theatre on Broadway, or head just north of the neighborhood to the very popular Pearl Street Mall, a four-block shopping area filled with shops and restaurants.

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in University Hill is $1,723 for a studio, $1,436 for one bedroom, $2,728 for two bedrooms, and $5,129 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in University Hill has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,723/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 293 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,436/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 997 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,728/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 838 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,129/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Exceptional Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

90 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Andrews Arboretum
  • University of Colorado Museum
  • Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall
  • Fiske Planetarium and Science Center
  • Chautauqua Park

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 June 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.