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Rental Market Trends in Boulder, CO

What is the average rent in Boulder, CO?

$1,825/month

Average Rent

689 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-6.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Boulder, CO is $1,825 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,631/month, which means Boulder rent prices are 12% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Boulder, you can expect to pay about $1,634 per month for a studio, $1,825 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,255 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,534 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,634/month
495 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,825/month
689 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,255/month
956 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,534/month
1,290 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,911/month
455 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,615/month
1,070 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,841/month
1,471 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,445/month
2,436 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,810/month
570 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,272/month
915 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,600/month
1,116 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,144/month
1,371 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Boulder, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 6.6%, which averages out to $120 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Street
$1,485/month
553 Sq Ft
Aurora Terrace
$1,533/month
544 Sq Ft
Whittier-Boulder
$1,549/month
539 Sq Ft
Gunbarrel North
$1,691/month
742 Sq Ft
Keewayden
$1,696/month
541 Sq Ft
Baseline Sub
$1,734/month
566 Sq Ft
Martin Acres
$1,788/month
626 Sq Ft
Gunbarrel
$1,842/month
755 Sq Ft
Hillside-Grandview-UofC
$2,018/month
613 Sq Ft
University Hill
$2,037/month
905 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boulder?

Based on current rent prices, Pearl Street, Downtown Boulder and Twenty Ninth Street are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boulder.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Pearl Street
$3,323/month
587 Sq Ft
Downtown Boulder
$3,152/month
597 Sq Ft
Twenty Ninth Street
$2,691/month
893 Sq Ft
Glenwood Grove-North Iris
$2,621/month
852 Sq Ft
Dakota Ridge-Northbriar
$2,591/month
740 Sq Ft
Transit Village
$2,563/month
744 Sq Ft
Boulder Steel Yards
$2,500/month
696 Sq Ft
North Broadway-Holiday
$2,371/month
760 Sq Ft
Goss-Grove
$2,293/month
555 Sq Ft
Rural North Boulder
$2,213/month
775 Sq Ft

Which Boulder neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Boulder with the most apartments available are Transit Village, Glenwood Grove-North Iris and Boulder Steel Yards .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Transit Village
$2,563/month
744 Sq Ft
Glenwood Grove-North Iris
$2,621/month
852 Sq Ft
Boulder Steel Yards
$2,500/month
696 Sq Ft
Gunbarrel
$1,842/month
755 Sq Ft
Twenty Ninth Street
$2,691/month
893 Sq Ft
Baseline Sub
$1,734/month
566 Sq Ft
Goss-Grove
$2,293/month
555 Sq Ft
North Broadway-Holiday
$2,371/month
760 Sq Ft
Whittier-Boulder
$1,549/month
539 Sq Ft
Hillside-Grandview-UofC
$2,018/month
613 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 $1,825, you’ll want to make about $6,083 per month or $72,996 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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Reve Boulder

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$2,072 - $8,230

Studio - 3 Beds

oLiv Boulder

oLiv Boulder

1750 15th St,
Boulder, CO 80302

$1,838 - $7,752

Studio - 4 Beds

Apex 5510

Apex 5510

5510 Spine Rd,
Boulder, CO 80301

$1,452 - $2,445

Studio - 2 Beds

Union Baseline

Union Baseline

2726 Moorhead Ave,
Boulder, CO 80305

$1,420 - $2,250

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Boulder, CO

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Boardwalk Realty Inc
  • 16

    Communities

  • 328

    Units

  • 1

    City

16 Communities in Boulder
Four Star Realty
Four Star Realty
  • 33

    Communities

  • 2,040

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

13 Communities in Boulder
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
  • 159

    Communities

  • 31,411

    Units

  • 82

    Cities

7 Communities in Boulder
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,452

    Communities

  • 952,367

    Units

  • 875

    Cities

5 Communities in Boulder
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Blackstone
  • 123

    Communities

  • 37,406

    Units

  • 88

    Cities

3 Communities in Boulder
CONAM Management Corporation
CONAM Management Corporation
  • 163

    Communities

  • 30,463

    Units

  • 81

    Cities

3 Communities in Boulder
University Partners
University Partners
  • 25

    Communities

  • 5,453

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

2 Communities in Boulder
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Willow Bridge
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    Communities

  • 198,590

    Units

  • 339

    Cities

1 Community 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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