oLiv Boulder
1750 15th St,
Boulder, CO 80302
$1,677 - $7,595 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 4 Beds | 27 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Boulder, CO
What is the average rent in Boulder, CO?
$1,896/month
Average Rent
689 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.6%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of June 2026, the average rent in Boulder, CO is $1,896 per month. This is 15% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/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 $1,645 per month for a studio, $1,896 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,399 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,505 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Boulder, CO?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.6%, which averages out to $48 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Boulder, CO
Last Updated June 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
30%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
45%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder?
Based on current rent prices, Park East, Keewayden and Martin Acres are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boulder?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Boulder, Dakota Ridge-Northbriar 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 Transit Village, Glenwood Grove-North Iris and Whittier-Boulder .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Boulder, CO?
Because the average rent in Boulder is $1,896, you’ll want to make about $6,320 per month or $75,840 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.
Studio
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$1,374/month
One Bedroom
$1,529/month
$1,204/month
Two Bedroom
$1,785/month
$1,727/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,089/month
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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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.