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Boulder, CO Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Boulder?

The average rent for an apartment in Boulder is $2,439. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Boulder, CO

Last updated July 2023
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$2,439 826 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Boulder?

The average size for a Boulder, CO apartment is 826 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Boulder, CO apartment rent ranges

Boulder, CO Occupied Housing Units

22,297 or 52% of the households in Boulder, CO are renter-occupied while 20,313 or 48% are owner-occupied.

Boulder, CO rent trends

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Average Rent in Boulder, CO By Neighborhood

Chautauqua
$2,802
Cross Grove
$2,802
East Chautauqua
$2,802
Flatirons
$2,802
Grandview - Hillside
$2,802
Grant
$2,802
University Heights
$2,802
University Hill
$2,802
West Pearl
$2,802
Dakota Ridge
$2,695
Mapleton Hill
$2,695
Northbriar
$2,695
Whittier
$2,695
Cordry Court - Gold Run
$2,606
Country Meadows
$2,606
East Aurora
$2,606
East Campus
$2,606
East Foothills
$2,606
East Ridge
$2,606
Fraiser Meadows
$2,606
Keewaydin
$2,606
Park East
$2,606
Pinon
$2,606
Boulder Meadows
$2,574
Carolyn Heights
$2,574
Catalpa Park
$2,574
Centennial
$2,574
Crestview
$2,574
Foothills Community
$2,574
Forest Glen
$2,574
Githens Acres
$2,574
Hawthorn
$2,574
Hillcrest - Panorama Heights
$2,574
Holiday
$2,574
Iris Hollow - Eden East
$2,574
Juniper - Kalmia
$2,574
Mapleton Mobile Home Park
$2,574
Moores
$2,574
Newlands
$2,574
North Wonderland
$2,574
Norwood - Quince
$2,574
Old North Boulder
$2,574
Orchard Park
$2,574
Parkside
$2,574
Winding Trail Village
$2,574
Wonderland Hills
$2,574
East Central
$2,366
Four Mile Creek
$2,366
Gunbarrel - Twin Lake
$2,366
Kings Ridge - Noble Park
$2,366
Orange Orchard
$2,366
Orchard Grove
$2,366
Palo Park
$2,366
Sale Lake
$2,366
Transit Village
$2,366
Main Campus
$2,306
Table Mesa North
$2,306
Waterstore
$2,088
Devil's Thumb
$2,061
Hartford - Yale
$2,061
Majestic Heights
$2,061
Martin Acres
$2,061
Shanahan Ridge
$2,061
Table Mesa
$2,061
Tantra Park
$2,061
Telluride
$2,061
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Neighborhood Average Rent
Chautauqua $2,802
Cross Grove $2,802
East Chautauqua $2,802
Flatirons $2,802
Grandview - Hillside $2,802
Grant $2,802
University Heights $2,802
University Hill $2,802
West Pearl $2,802
Dakota Ridge $2,695
Mapleton Hill $2,695
Northbriar $2,695
Whittier $2,695
Cordry Court - Gold Run $2,606
Country Meadows $2,606
East Aurora $2,606
East Campus $2,606
East Foothills $2,606
East Ridge $2,606
Fraiser Meadows $2,606
Keewaydin $2,606
Park East $2,606
Pinon $2,606
Boulder Meadows $2,574
Carolyn Heights $2,574
Catalpa Park $2,574
Centennial $2,574
Crestview $2,574
Foothills Community $2,574
Forest Glen $2,574
Githens Acres $2,574
Hawthorn $2,574
Hillcrest - Panorama Heights $2,574
Holiday $2,574
Iris Hollow - Eden East $2,574
Juniper - Kalmia $2,574
Mapleton Mobile Home Park $2,574
Moores $2,574
Newlands $2,574
North Wonderland $2,574
Norwood - Quince $2,574
Old North Boulder $2,574
Orchard Park $2,574
Parkside $2,574
Winding Trail Village $2,574
Wonderland Hills $2,574
East Central $2,366
Four Mile Creek $2,366
Gunbarrel - Twin Lake $2,366
Kings Ridge - Noble Park $2,366
Orange Orchard $2,366
Orchard Grove $2,366
Palo Park $2,366
Sale Lake $2,366
Transit Village $2,366
Main Campus $2,306
Table Mesa North $2,306
Waterstore $2,088
Devil's Thumb $2,061
Hartford - Yale $2,061
Majestic Heights $2,061
Martin Acres $2,061
Shanahan Ridge $2,061
Table Mesa $2,061
Tantra Park $2,061
Telluride $2,061
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder are Devil's Thumb, where the average rent goes for $2,061/month, Hartford - Yale, where renters pay $2,061/mo on average, and Majestic Heights, where the average rent goes for $2,061/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Martin Acres ($2,061), Shanahan Ridge ($2,061), and Table Mesa ($2,061), where the asking prices are below the average Boulder rent of $2,439/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boulder?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Boulder are University Heights ($2,802), University Hill ($2,802) and West Pearl ($2,802).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Boulder?

The most popular neighborhood in Boulder is University Hill, where there are 11 listings with an average rent of $2,802. Next up is East Ridge, where apartments go for $2,606/month, followed by Mapleton Hill with $2,695 If you’re looking to rent in Boulder’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Transit Village, where renters pay $2,366 on average, and East Aurora, where the average monthly rent is $2,606.

Boulder | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
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Rent in Boulder Meadows is the same as in Carolyn Heights

$2,574

Boulder Meadows rent is 6% higher than Boulder average

Average Rent $2,574
$2,574

Carolyn Heights rent is 6% higher than Boulder average

Average Rent $2,574

How Boulder Compares to Other Cities

City Average Rent
Denver $2,000
Colorado Springs $1,576
Aurora $1,747
Boulder $2,439
Lakewood $1,902
Englewood $1,935
Littleton $2,113
Fort Collins $1,925
Broomfield $2,019
Thornton $1,896
Greeley $1,432
Parker $2,003
Westminster $1,886
Castle Rock $2,019
Centennial $2,069
Longmont $1,858
Arvada $1,880
Loveland $1,857
Wheat Ridge $1,749
Golden $2,188
Glendale $1,660

What is the average price for a storage unit in Boulder?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Boulder is $217.88. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.

Most Popular Apartments in Boulder

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Coronado Apartments

4977 Moorhead Ave, Boulder, CO 80305
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2 BEDS $1,865+
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The Parker Off Pearl

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1 BED $1,895+
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Bluff At Boulder Commons

3200 Bluff Street, Boulder, CO 80301
1 BED $2,842+
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Kensington Apartments

2950 Bixby Lane, Boulder, CO 80303
Studio $1,800
1 BED $1,800
2+ BEDS $2,520
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