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Rental Market Trends in Boulder, CO

What is the average rent in Boulder, CO?

$1,895/month

Average Rent

688 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Boulder, CO is $1,895 per month. This is 15% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,649 per month for a studio, $1,895 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,353 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,470 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,649/month
503 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,895/month
688 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,353/month
951 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,470/month
1,266 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,896/month
600 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,616/month
1,178 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,212/month
1,440 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,971/month
2,393 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,970/month
582 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,504/month
947 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,290/month
1,239 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,668/month
1,074 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,437/month
1,214 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Boulder, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3%, which averages out to $57 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Boulder, CO
Last Updated April 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
29% $1,501 - $2,000/month
46% 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, Keewayden and Whittier-Boulder are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Aurora Terrace
$1,572/month
549 Sq Ft
Keewayden
$1,585/month
578 Sq Ft
Whittier-Boulder
$1,691/month
566 Sq Ft
South Street
$1,694/month
581 Sq Ft
Martin Acres
$1,727/month
581 Sq Ft
Baseline Sub
$1,807/month
525 Sq Ft
Gold Run Condominiums
$1,813/month
529 Sq Ft
Gunbarrel
$1,853/month
725 Sq Ft
Williams Village
$1,858/month
466 Sq Ft
Park East
$1,892/month
837 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
$3,316/month
555 Sq Ft
Downtown Boulder
$3,178/month
565 Sq Ft
Twenty Ninth Street
$2,843/month
907 Sq Ft
Dakota Ridge-Northbriar
$2,721/month
707 Sq Ft
Transit Village
$2,643/month
785 Sq Ft
North Broadway-Holiday
$2,482/month
738 Sq Ft
Boulder Steel Yards
$2,443/month
702 Sq Ft
Highland Park
$2,328/month
665 Sq Ft
Rural North Boulder
$2,310/month
760 Sq Ft
Wonderland Lake
$2,310/month
760 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
$2,643/month
785 Sq Ft
Glenwood Grove-North Iris
$2,266/month
751 Sq Ft
Boulder Steel Yards
$2,443/month
702 Sq Ft
Baseline Sub
$1,807/month
525 Sq Ft
Goss-Grove
$2,151/month
564 Sq Ft
Whittier-Boulder
$1,691/month
566 Sq Ft
South Street
$1,694/month
581 Sq Ft
North Broadway-Holiday
$2,482/month
738 Sq Ft
Keewayden
$1,585/month
578 Sq Ft
Twenty Ninth Street
$2,843/month
907 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 $1,895, you’ll want to make about $6,316 per month or $75,792 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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Boulder, CO

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955 16th St.

955 16th St,
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$1,870 - $1,900 Plus Fees

1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

oLiv Boulder

oLiv Boulder

1750 15th St,
Boulder, CO 80302

$1,752 - $8,337 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 4 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Reve Boulder

Reve Boulder

3000 Pearl Pky,
Boulder, CO 80301

$2,300 - $9,216 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Laguna Gardens

Laguna Gardens

4500-4530 Laguna Pl,
Boulder, CO 80303

$2,200 - $2,550 Plus Fees

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Property Management Companies in Boulder, CO

Boardwalk Realty Inc
Boardwalk Realty Inc
  • 16

    Communities

  • 328

    Units

  • 1

    City

16 Communities in Boulder
Four Star Realty
Four Star Realty
  • 26

    Communities

  • 1,991

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

9 Communities in Boulder
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
  • 158

    Communities

  • 31,922

    Units

  • 84

    Cities

7 Communities in Boulder
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,486

    Communities

  • 959,072

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

5 Communities in Boulder
Blackstone
Blackstone
  • 190

    Communities

  • 61,119

    Units

  • 109

    Cities

3 Communities in Boulder
CONAM Management Corporation
CONAM Management Corporation
  • 170

    Communities

  • 29,662

    Units

  • 86

    Cities

3 Communities in Boulder
The Michaels Organization
The Michaels Organization
  • 80

    Communities

  • 12,820

    Units

  • 66

    Cities

3 Communities in Boulder
Core Spaces
Core Spaces
  • 49

    Communities

  • 11,901

    Units

  • 32

    Cities

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.

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.

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