Average Rent in Boulder, CO

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Current Versus Historical Boulder, CO Rents

Boulder rentals average $1,450 for a studio rental to $4,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,613, or roughly $25 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $894 (-38.15%) year-over-year from $2,344 to $1,450. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,057 (-42.08%) year-over-year from $2,512 to $1,455. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,145 (-36.65%) year-over-year from $3,125 to $1,980. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,521 (-62.87%) year-over-year from $2,419 to $898. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,667 (-28.17%) year-over-year from $5,917 to $4,250. 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 22.32% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.69% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.32% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 62.03% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.82% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,450	$2,344 (-38.15%)	$1,007 (44.04%)
1 BR	$29.34	$1,455	$2,512 (-42.08%)	$1,942 (-25.06%)
2 BR	$25.16	$1,980	$3,125 (-36.65%)	$2,256 (-12.23%)
3 BR	$22.16	$898	$2,419 (-62.87%)	$3,141 (-71.41%)
4+ BR	$21.17	$4,250	$5,917 (-28.17%)	$3,858 (10.17%)

Historical Rents in Boulder, CO

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Top Cities Near Boulder

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Boulder. The average rent in Boulder is currently $1,513 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Westminster, CO, with an average rent of $1,513, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Boulder, CO is Westminster, CO. Monthly rents here are on average $1,513 per month.

Let's compare Boulder, CO's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Boulder, CO is 31.38% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 19.75% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Boulder, CO are about 8.27% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Boulder, CO in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Westminster, CO	$995	$1,238	$1,787	$1,513

Top Neighborhoods Near Boulder

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Boulder

There are a total of 1 counties located by Boulder, CO. One county in the area is Boulder, CO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,895. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Boulder, CO. Its average rent per month is $1,895. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,895, Boulder, CO is the most expensive county by Boulder, CO.

Typically, rent for studios in Boulder, CO is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Boulder, CO is 3.76% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Boulder, CO is 14.85% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Boulder, CO	$1,450	$1,600	$1,895	$1,895

Top Zipcodes Near Boulder

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 $1,613. 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 $1,450. There are a total of 1 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 $1,542 and an average price per square feet of $29.34. There are a total of 13 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 $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $25.16. There are a total of 13 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 -0.38%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.42%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.37%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.63% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Boulder, CO?

A reasonable rent price in Boulder, CO is around $1,290/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.