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Rental Market Trends in Boulder, CO

What is the average rent in Boulder, CO?

$1,930/month

Average Rent

688 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

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As of July 2025, the average rent in Boulder, CO is $1,930 per month. This is 18% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/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 $1,705 per month for a studio, $1,930 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,448 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,675 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,705/month
500 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,930/month
688 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,448/month
951 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,675/month
1,291 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,935/month
601 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,404/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,181/month
1,499 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,644/month
2,777 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,904/month
592 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,495/month
948 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,544/month
884 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,210/month
2,002 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Boulder, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0%, which averages out to $0 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 July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Boulder, CO
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
19% $1,001 - $1,500/month
28% $1,501 - $2,000/month
46% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder?

Based on current rent prices, Aurora Terrace, Keewayden and Whittier-Boulder are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Aurora Terrace
$1,597/month
550 Sq Ft
Keewayden
$1,734/month
546 Sq Ft
Whittier-Boulder
$1,772/month
556 Sq Ft
Williams Village
$1,788/month
437 Sq Ft
Goss-Grove
$1,808/month
569 Sq Ft
South Street
$1,820/month
582 Sq Ft
Gunbarrel North
$1,824/month
744 Sq Ft
Park East
$1,835/month
794 Sq Ft
Frasier Meadows
$1,887/month
812 Sq Ft
Baseline Sub
$2,060/month
533 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boulder?

Based on current rent prices, Twenty Ninth Street, Transit Village and Rural North Boulder are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boulder.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Twenty Ninth Street
$3,907/month
927 Sq Ft
Transit Village
$3,043/month
781 Sq Ft
Rural North Boulder
$2,873/month
796 Sq Ft
Wonderland Lake
$2,873/month
796 Sq Ft
North Broadway-Holiday
$2,860/month
790 Sq Ft
Glenwood Grove-North Iris
$2,852/month
856 Sq Ft
Highland Park
$2,703/month
671 Sq Ft
Boulder Steel Yards
$2,546/month
707 Sq Ft
Hillside-Grandview-UofC
$2,314/month
647 Sq Ft
Grand View Heights
$2,281/month
643 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glenwood Grove-North Iris
$2,852/month
856 Sq Ft
Transit Village
$3,043/month
781 Sq Ft
Boulder Steel Yards
$2,546/month
707 Sq Ft
Baseline Sub
$2,060/month
533 Sq Ft
Hillside-Grandview-UofC
$2,314/month
647 Sq Ft
Whittier-Boulder
$1,772/month
556 Sq Ft
Goss-Grove
$1,808/month
569 Sq Ft
Gunbarrel
$2,273/month
731 Sq Ft
Twenty Ninth Street
$3,907/month
927 Sq Ft
South Street
$1,820/month
582 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Boulder, CO?

Because the average rent in Boulder is $1,930, you’ll want to make about $6,433 per month or $77,196 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.

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2 Beds | $2,200 - $2,520

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  • 1

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6 Communities in Boulder
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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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