What's the average rent in Boulder, CO?

Rental Market Trends in Boulder, CO

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Boulder, CO is $2,350 per month, which is 21% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,350

2.2%$50 increase month-over-month

-6.0%-$150 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

810

APARTMENTS

$1,803

HOUSES

$4,300

TOWNHOUSES

$2,780

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Boulder, CO at $1,803 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,300 per month. Townhomes average $2,780 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,691
2 Bedrooms	$2,250
3 Bedrooms	$3,167
4 Bedrooms	$4,900
All	$2,350

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Boulder, CO is $1,691 per month, followed by $2,250 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,167 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,900 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,795
2 Bedrooms	$2,550
3 Bedrooms	$2,895
4 Bedrooms	$3,000
All	$2,780

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Boulder, CO is $1,795 per month, followed by $2,550 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,895 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,000 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,650
2 Bedrooms	$2,150
3 Bedrooms	$2,767
4 Bedrooms	$5,500
All	$1,990

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Boulder, CO is $1,650 per month, followed by $2,150 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,767 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $5,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,299
2 Bedrooms	$3,600
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	$4,960
All	$4,300

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Boulder, CO is $2,299 per month, followed by $3,600 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,800 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,960 for a 4 bedroom house.