Whittier-Boulder

Boulder, CO

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Whittier-Boulder - Boulder, CO

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Boulder’s historic, eccentric enclave near Pearl Street Mall

Historic Great Location Pedestrian-Friendly Quirky Convenient

Simply called Whittier, Whittier-Boulder is one of Boulder’s trendiest enclaves and illustrates the quirky, bohemian vibe the city is known for. This historic neighborhood is home to an abundance of colorful bungalows and Victorian houses, including the house featured in the 1970’s hit, the Mork and Mindy show. Along with unique architecture, what sets Whittier’s apart is its eccentric front yards. Many residents enjoy decorating their front yards with sculptures and other items to amuse passersby. The Pearl Street Haunt, a locally famous haunted house, goes all out to celebrate Halloween every year. Due to the area’s proximity to Downtown Boulder, there are typically expensive rentals in Whittier, but there are also more affordable options available including student apartments.

Similar to many Boulder neighborhoods, Whitter is pedestrian-friendly and convenient. With multiple bike lanes, sidewalks, and access to main thoroughfares, residents can easily travel to popular spots in the city. Pearl Street Mall and the University of Colorado-Boulder are less than a mile from the neighborhood. Unique shops such as Rebecca's Herbal Apothecary and Vecchio's Bike Shop cater to residents' taste for botanical goods and healthy exercise. Whittier features one large park, Emma Gomez Martinez Park (still known to locals as Canyon Park), and numerous small "pocket parks," notably Lover's Hill Park, with its stupendous view overlooking Boulder.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Whittier-Boulder is $1,436 for a studio, $1,544 for one bedroom, $2,259 for two bedrooms, and $3,691 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Whittier-Boulder has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 470 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,436/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 566 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,544/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 878 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,259/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,105 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,691/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

92

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

53

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

98

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall
  • Andrews Arboretum
  • University of Colorado Museum
  • Fiske Planetarium and Science Center
  • Sommers-Bausch Observatory

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 2025.