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Rental Market Trends in Boulder, CO

What is the average rent in Boulder, CO?

$1,834/month

Average Rent

687 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Boulder, CO is $1,834 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Boulder rent prices are 13% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Boulder, you can expect to pay about $1,625 per month for a studio, $1,834 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,302 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,568 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,625/month
503 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,834/month
687 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,302/month
953 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,568/month
1,266 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,100/month
450 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,212/month
1,080 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,404/month
1,548 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,659/month
2,720 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,063/month
590 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,598/month
1,033 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,215/month
1,202 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,654/month
998 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,613/month
1,379 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Boulder, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.4%, which averages out to $61 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 March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Boulder, CO
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
30% $1,501 - $2,000/month
44% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Aurora Terrace
$1,502/month
573 Sq Ft
Martin Acres
$1,699/month
582 Sq Ft
Keewayden
$1,744/month
564 Sq Ft
Baseline Sub
$1,786/month
537 Sq Ft
Whittier-Boulder
$1,840/month
574 Sq Ft
Williams Village
$1,853/month
470 Sq Ft
South Street
$1,872/month
584 Sq Ft
Gold Run Condominiums
$1,882/month
519 Sq Ft
Gunbarrel North
$1,888/month
749 Sq Ft
Park East
$1,925/month
769 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
$3,292/month
555 Sq Ft
Downtown Boulder
$3,219/month
600 Sq Ft
Twenty Ninth Street
$2,954/month
910 Sq Ft
Dakota Ridge-Northbriar
$2,740/month
688 Sq Ft
Transit Village
$2,654/month
785 Sq Ft
North Broadway-Holiday
$2,512/month
741 Sq Ft
Glenwood Grove-North Iris
$2,508/month
841 Sq Ft
Boulder Steel Yards
$2,430/month
699 Sq Ft
Rural North Boulder
$2,345/month
804 Sq Ft
Wonderland Lake
$2,317/month
779 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 Baseline Sub .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glenwood Grove-North Iris
$2,508/month
841 Sq Ft
Transit Village
$2,654/month
785 Sq Ft
Baseline Sub
$1,786/month
537 Sq Ft
Boulder Steel Yards
$2,430/month
699 Sq Ft
Goss-Grove
$2,238/month
562 Sq Ft
Whittier-Boulder
$1,840/month
574 Sq Ft
South Street
$1,872/month
584 Sq Ft
Gunbarrel
$1,939/month
733 Sq Ft
Twenty Ninth Street
$2,954/month
910 Sq Ft
Highland Park
$2,168/month
656 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 $1,834, you’ll want to make about $6,113 per month or $73,356 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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955 16th St,
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$1,870 - $1,900 Plus Fees

1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

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Reve Boulder

3000 Pearl Pky,
Boulder, CO 80301

$2,405 - $9,943 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

oLiv Boulder

oLiv Boulder

1750 15th St,
Boulder, CO 80302

$1,911 - $3,923 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 4 Beds

Laguna Gardens

Laguna Gardens

4500-4530 Laguna Pl,
Boulder, CO 80303

$2,200 - $2,550 Plus Fees

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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  • 328

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  • 27

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  • 2,069

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

9 Communities in Boulder
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Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
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    Communities

  • 31,916

    Units

  • 82

    Cities

7 Communities in Boulder
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  • 3,471

    Communities

  • 956,086

    Units

  • 894

    Cities

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  • 172

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  • 54,565

    Units

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    Cities

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  • 29,078

    Units

  • 84

    Cities

3 Communities in Boulder
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    Units

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2 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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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