Weathervane
5845 Arapahoe Ave,
Boulder, CO 80303
$1,607 - $4,177
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Boulder, CO
What is the average rent in Boulder, CO?
$1,906/month
Average Rent
688 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.6%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Boulder, CO is $1,906 per month. This is 16% higher than the national average rent price of $1,639/month, making Boulder one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Boulder, you can expect to pay about $1,702 per month for a studio, $1,906 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,380 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,636 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Boulder, CO?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $29 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Boulder, CO
Last Updated September 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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5%
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22%
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30%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
43%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder?
Based on current rent prices, Williams Village, Aurora Terrace and South Street are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boulder?
Based on current rent prices, Twenty Ninth Street, Gunbarrel Green and Transit Village are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boulder.
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Which Boulder neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Boulder with the most apartments available are Glenwood Grove-North Iris, Transit Village and Boulder Steel Yards .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Boulder, CO?
Because the average rent in Boulder is $1,906, you’ll want to make about $6,353 per month or $76,236 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Boulder, CO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Boulder, CO to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.