Last updated
Average Rent in Boulder, CO & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Boulder, CO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,884/mo
Lowest Available
$1,080/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
9
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Boulder, CO
Compare average rent across Boulder, CO neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder 80301 | $2,972 | $1,759 | 4 | 307 |
| Boulder 80302 | $2,774 | $1,095 | 2 | 94 |
| Boulder 80304 | $2,294 | $1,823 | 2 | 31 |
| South Boulder | $1,659 | $1,475 | 1 | 7 |
| Boulder 80303 | $1,080 | $1,080 | 1 | 2 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Boulder, CO?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Boulder, CO is $2,884 per month across 3 apartment communities and 9 available units.
The most affordable option is Colorado Home Source starting at $1,080/mo. By unit type, a 4-bedroom averages $2,884/mo.
Prices range from $1,080 to $4,900 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
Boulder, CO Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Boulder, CO
Rent Prices by Apartment in Boulder, CO
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Home Source | $1,080/mo | $1,080/mo | 2 | 5 |
| Accent Properties | $1,500/mo | $2,732/mo | 3 | 3.1 |
| Housing Helpers | $3,500/mo | $3,900/mo | 4 | 4.6 |
Google Search Trends for Boulder, CO Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Boulder, CO
What is the average rent in Boulder, CO?
Is rent going up or down in Boulder, CO?
What is the cheapest apartment in Boulder, CO?
How many apartments are available in Boulder, CO?
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
$115,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,884/mo.
Comfortable income
$138,000/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) | $2,884 |
| Utilities | $639 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,523 |
| Healthcare | $743 |
| Other goods and services | $1,189 |
| Estimated total | $7,498/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.
Explore Boulder, CO Apartments
Browse all 3 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.