Average Rent in Boulder, CO
10 apartment buildings, 441 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,853/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,080/mo
Colorado Home Source
Properties
10
tracked daily
Units
441
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Boulder, CO.
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
Housing Helpers
1845 Folsom St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
Union Baseline
2726 Moorhead Ave, Boulder, CO 80305, USA
Accent Properties
2291 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
Mysa at the Crossing
3773 Canfield St, Boulder, CO 80301, USA
The Armory Apartments
4775 13th St, Boulder, CO 80304, USA
Reve Boulder Apartments
3000 Pearl Pkwy, Boulder, CO 80301, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Home Source 4770 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303, USA | $1,080 | $1,080 | $0.44 | 5 (71) | 2 |
| 2 | Housing Helpers 1845 Folsom St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA | $1,095 | $2,869 | $2.85 | 4.6 (460) | 83 |
| 3 | Union Baseline 2726 Moorhead Ave, Boulder, CO 80305, USA | $1,475 | $1,659 | $1.95 | 4.2 (65) | 7 |
| 4 | Accent Properties 2291 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302, USA | $1,500 | $2,059 | -- | 3.1 (70) | 11 |
| 5 | Mysa at the Crossing 3773 Canfield St, Boulder, CO 80301, USA | $1,759 | $2,014 | $2.52 | 3.8 (202) | 18 |
| 6 | The Armory Apartments 4775 13th St, Boulder, CO 80304, USA | $1,823 | $2,286 | $3.36 | 4.6 (73) | 28 |
| 7 | Reve Boulder Apartments 3000 Pearl Pkwy, Boulder, CO 80301, USA | $1,918 | $3,078 | $3.12 | 4.5 (99) | 217 |
Explore Each Property
Colorado Home Source
5 (71)4770 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303, USA
Housing Helpers
4.6 (460)1845 Folsom St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
Union Baseline
4.2 (65)2726 Moorhead Ave, Boulder, CO 80305, USA
Accent Properties
3.1 (70)2291 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
Mysa at the Crossing
3.8 (202)3773 Canfield St, Boulder, CO 80301, USA
The Armory Apartments
4.6 (73)4775 13th St, Boulder, CO 80304, USA
Boulder, CO Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Boulder, CO is $2,853 per month, based on 441 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,080 at Colorado Home Source to $2,325 at The Magwood.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,005/mo | $1,823/mo | 17 |
| 1 Bed | $2,567/mo | $1,095/mo | 260 |
| 2 Bed | $3,208/mo | $1,475/mo | 128 |
| 3 Bed | $4,438/mo | $2,495/mo | 27 |
| 4 Bed | $2,884/mo | $1,080/mo | 9 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Boulder, CO apartments earn?
The 8 buildings we can estimate generate about $7.7M in rental revenue per month ($92M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Housing Helpers | $2.9M/mo | 91% | 912 |
| 2.Reve Boulder Apartments | $2.4M/mo | 78% | 1000 |
| 3.Boulder Commons | $1.3M/mo | 87% | 510 |
| 4.The Armory Apartments | $430K/mo | 88% | 228 |
| 5.Uptown Broadway Apartments | $336K/mo | 98% | 150 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Boulder, CO, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Boulder, CO averages $2,567/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,208/mo. At the local median household income of $85,364, that works out to 40% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
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 48% 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
$114,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,853/mo.
Comfortable income
$137,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,080/mo), you need to earn at least $43,000/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) | $2,853 |
| Utilities | $639 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,523 |
| Healthcare | $743 |
| Other goods and services | $1,189 |
| Estimated total | $7,467/mo |
Population
106,274
Median household income
$85,364
Census median rent
$1,924/mo
Rent as % of income
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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Colorado
How Boulder, CO rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Boulder, CO | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $2,271 | -20% | 100 |
| Greeley, CO | $1,526 | -47% | 12 |
| Arvada, CO | $2,187 | -23% | 11 |
| Longmont, CO | $2,142 | -25% | 10 |
| Centennial, CO | $2,342 | -18% | 10 |
| Parker, CO | $2,198 | -23% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Boulder, CO?
The average rent in Boulder, CO is $2,853 per month, based on 441 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Boulder, CO?
The lowest available rent in Boulder, CO starts at $1,080 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 $2,567/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,095/mo across 260 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Boulder, CO?
2-bedroom apartments in Boulder, CO average $3,208/mo. Units start from $1,475/mo across 128 units currently listed.
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