955 16th St
955 16th St,
Boulder, CO 80302
$1,800 - $1,900 Plus Fees
1 Bed | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Boulder, CO
What is the average rent in Boulder, CO?
$1,821/month
Average Rent
688 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Boulder, CO is $1,821 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/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 $1,636 per month for a studio, $1,821 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,224 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,824 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Boulder, CO?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 4%, which averages out to $72 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 January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
5%
$700 - $1,000/month
21%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
35%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
40%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder?
Based on current rent prices, Aurora Terrace, Gunbarrel North and Keewayden are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder.
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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.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Boulder, CO?
Because the average rent in Boulder is $1,821, you’ll want to make about $6,070 per month or $72,840 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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.