Boulder, CO Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Boulder is $1,953, a 4% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Boulder, CO
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,953 | 4% | 823 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Boulder, CO apartment is 823 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
- $1,001-$1,50029%
- $1,501-$2,00037%
- > $2,00034%
Boulder, CO Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households57%
- Owner-occupied Households42%
24,482 or 57% of the households in Boulder, CO are renter-occupied while 18,161 or 42% are owner-occupied.
How Boulder Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | $1,674 | 3% |
| Boulder | $1,953 | 4% |
| Aurora | $1,350 | 2% |
| Lakewood | $1,525 | 4% |
| Littleton | $1,642 | 1% |
| Englewood | $1,616 | 3% |
| Arvada | $1,444 | 4% |
| Broomfield | $1,599 | 3% |
| Centennial | $1,636 | 2% |
| Golden | $1,752 | 8% |
For more information about the Boulder rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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