Average Rent in Boulder, CO
10 apartment buildings, 365 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Boulder, COCheapest
$1,510/mo
Union Baseline
Properties
10
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Units
365
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Boulder, CO.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Boulder, CO Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Colorado Home Source
4770 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303, USA
Union Baseline
2726 Moorhead Ave, Boulder, CO 80305, USA
Union 9Seventy
970 28th St, Boulder, CO 80303, USA
Boulder Commons
2530 Junction Pl #104, Boulder, CO 80301, USA
Uptown Broadway Apartments
4560 13th St #105, Boulder, CO 80304, USA
Mysa at the Crossing
3773 Canfield St, Boulder, CO 80301, USA
The Armory Apartments
4775 13th St, Boulder, CO 80304, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Home Source 4770 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303, USA | $1,080 as of Jun 15 | $1,080 | $0.44/ft² | 5 (71) | 2 |
| 2 | Union Baseline 2726 Moorhead Ave, Boulder, CO 80305, USA | $1,510 | $1,767 | $1.95/ft² | 4.2 (65) | 15 |
| 3 | Union 9Seventy 970 28th St, Boulder, CO 80303, USA | $1,557 | $1,898 | $2.20/ft² | 4 (102) | 7 |
| 4 | Boulder Commons 2530 Junction Pl #104, Boulder, CO 80301, USA | $1,755 | $2,567 | $2.59/ft² | 3.9 (47) | 43 |
| 5 | Uptown Broadway Apartments 4560 13th St #105, Boulder, CO 80304, USA | $1,757 | $2,299 | $2.54/ft² | 4.5 (126) | 22 |
| 6 | Mysa at the Crossing 3773 Canfield St, Boulder, CO 80301, USA | $1,785 | $2,162 | $2.48/ft² | 3.8 (202) | 6 |
| 7 | The Armory Apartments 4775 13th St, Boulder, CO 80304, USA | $1,819 | $2,195 | $2.95/ft² | 4.6 (73) | 11 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Colorado Home Source
5 (71)4770 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303, USA
Union Baseline
4.2 (65)2726 Moorhead Ave, Boulder, CO 80305, USA
Union 9Seventy
4 (102)970 28th St, Boulder, CO 80303, USA
Boulder Commons
3.9 (47)2530 Junction Pl #104, Boulder, CO 80301, USA
Uptown Broadway Apartments
4.5 (126)4560 13th St #105, Boulder, CO 80304, USA
Mysa at the Crossing
3.8 (202)3773 Canfield St, Boulder, CO 80301, USA
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Boulder, CO neighborhoods
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Boulder, CO Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Boulder, CO is $2,888 per month, based on 365 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,510 at Union Baseline to $6,164 at Reve Boulder Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,153/mo | $1,819/mo | 15 |
| 1 Bed | $2,559/mo | $1,755/mo | 232 |
| 2 Bed | $3,455/mo | $1,550/mo | 92 |
| 3 Bed | $4,246/mo | $1,510/mo | 26 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Boulder, CO, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Boulder, CO averages $2,559/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,455/mo. At the local median household income of $85,364, that works out to 41% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Boulder, CO at $1,924/mo. The current tracked market average runs 50% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Boulder, CO while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Boulder, CO?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$116,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,888/mo.
Comfortable income
$139,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,510/mo), you need to earn at least $60,000/year.
Median household income in Boulder, CO is $85,364 , about 38% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Boulder, CO
Overall prices in Boulder, CO runs above the national average by about 1% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 100.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Boulder, CO's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,888 |
| Utilities | $639 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,523 |
| Healthcare | $743 |
| Other goods and services | $1,189 |
| Estimated total | $7,502/mo |
Population
106,274
Median household income
$85,364
Census median rent
$1,924/mo
Census rent burden
43.8%
Median age
28.8
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Colorado
How Boulder, CO rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Boulder, CO | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $2,083 | -28% | -3.6% | 130 |
| Longmont, CO | $1,937 | -33% | -2.4% | 19 |
| Parker, CO | $1,967 | -32% | +1.7% | 18 |
| Centennial, CO | $2,863 | -1% | -1.9% | 13 |
| Greeley, CO | $1,506 | -48% | +4.2% | 13 |
| Arvada, CO | $2,135 | -26% | +4.3% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Boulder, CO?
The average rent in Boulder, CO is $2,888 per month, based on 365 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Boulder, CO?
The median asking rent in Boulder, CO is $2,611 per month, computed from 365 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,888/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Boulder, CO?
The lowest available rent in Boulder, CO starts at $1,510 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Boulder, CO?
1-bedroom apartments in Boulder, CO average $2,559/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,755/mo across 232 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Boulder, CO?
2-bedroom apartments in Boulder, CO average $3,455/mo. Units start from $1,550/mo across 92 units currently listed.
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