Average Rent in Boulder, CO

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Current Versus Historical Boulder, CO Rents

Boulder rentals average $1,473 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,450, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,231 (-97.97%) year-over-year from $1,257 to $26. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $213 (-11.13%) year-over-year from $1,913 to $1,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $82 (-3.61%) year-over-year from $2,282 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $477 (16.31%) year-over-year from $2,923 to $3,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $669 (17.25%) year-over-year from $3,878 to $4,548. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 94.95% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.75% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.23% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.60% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.45% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $5.60 $26 $1,257 (-97.97%) $2,049 (-98.76%)
1 BR $3.28 $1,700 $1,913 (-11.13%) $1,607 (5.77%)
2 BR $2.61 $2,200 $2,282 (-3.61%) $1,888 (16.56%)
3 BR $2.62 $3,400 $2,923 (16.31%) $2,723 (24.89%)
4+ BR $2.11 $4,548 $3,878 (17.25%) $3,450 (31.81%)

Historical Rents in Boulder, CO

Studio
1 Bed
2 Bed
3 Bed
4 Bed

Top Cities Near Boulder

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Boulder. The average rent in Boulder is currently $1,850 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Longmont, CO, with an average rent of $1,850, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Boulder, CO is Longmont, CO. Monthly rents here are on average $1,850 per month.

Let's compare Boulder, CO's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 26.76% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Boulder, CO are about 28.57% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 35.45% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Boulder, CO in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Longmont, CO N/A $1,245 $1,750 $1,850

Top Neighborhoods Near Boulder



View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Counties Near Boulder

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,403. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Boulder, CO. It's average rent per month is $2,403. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,403, Boulder, CO is the most expensive county by Boulder, CO.

Typically, rent for studios in Boulder, CO is 18.57% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Boulder, CO is 0.29% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Boulder, CO is 10.20% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Boulder, CO $1,199 $1,695 $2,200 $2,403

Top Zipcodes Near Boulder

There is one zipcode in or near Boulder, CO. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,138.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near Boulder, CO. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
80302, Boulder County, CO $1,550 $1,700 $2,863 $2,138

Frequently Asked Questions - Boulder Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Boulder, CO?
The average monthly rental price for Boulder, CO apartments for rent is approximately $2,450. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Boulder, CO rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Boulder, CO.
How much is a studio apartment in Boulder, CO?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,473 and an average price per square feet of $5.60. There are a total of 10 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Boulder.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Boulder, CO?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $3.28. There are a total of 59 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Boulder.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Boulder, CO?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,450 and an average price per square feet of $2.61. There are a total of 39 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Boulder.
How have rent prices in Boulder, CO changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Boulder, CO can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.98%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Boulder, CO?
A reasonable rent price in Boulder, CO is around $1,960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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