Average Rent in Boulder, CO

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Current Versus Historical Boulder, CO Rents

Boulder rentals average $2,700 for a studio rental to $2,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,500, or roughly $25 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $118 (4.56%) year-over-year from $2,582 to $2,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,014 (-40.81%) year-over-year from $2,485 to $1,471. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,601 (-50.47%) year-over-year from $3,172 to $1,571. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,242 (-58.03%) year-over-year from $2,140 to $898. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3,217 (-52.16%) year-over-year from $6,167 to $2,950. 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 up by 30.12% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.30% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 20.98% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$43.14	$2,700	$2,582 (4.56%)	$1,315 (105.35%)
1 BR	$26.42	$1,471	$2,485 (-40.81%)	$2,228 (-33.97%)
2 BR	$23.23	$1,571	$3,172 (-50.47%)	$2,631 (-40.29%)
3 BR	N/A	$898	$2,140 (-58.03%)	$3,117 (-71.19%)
4+ BR	$16.09	$2,950	$6,167 (-52.16%)	$4,025 (-26.71%)

Historical Rents in Boulder, CO

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Top Cities Near Boulder

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Top Neighborhoods Near Boulder

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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 $1,678. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Boulder, CO. Its average rent per month is $1,678. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,678, 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 4.83% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Boulder, CO is 17.76% 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	$2,700	$1,542	$1,850	$1,678

Top Zipcodes Near Boulder

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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 $1,500. 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 $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $43.14. 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 $1,471 and an average price per square feet of $26.42. There are a total of 8 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 $1,571 and an average price per square feet of $23.23. There are a total of 10 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 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.41%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.50%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.58% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Boulder, CO?

A reasonable rent price in Boulder, CO is around $1,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.