What's the average rent in Boulder, CO?

Rental Market Trends in Boulder, CO

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Boulder, CO is $2,500 per month, which is 30% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,500

-2.0%-$50 decrease month-over-month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,013

APARTMENTS

$2,120

HOUSES

$4,200

TOWNHOUSES

$3,200

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Boulder, CO at $2,120 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,200 per month. Townhomes average $3,200 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,795
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	$4,733
All	$2,500

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Boulder, CO is $1,795 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,800 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,733 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,533
3 Bedrooms	$3,590
4 Bedrooms	$4,000
All	$3,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Boulder, CO is $2,200 per month, followed by $2,533 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,590 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,000 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,795
2 Bedrooms	$2,495
3 Bedrooms	$3,700
4 Bedrooms	$5,110
All	$2,195

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Boulder, CO is $1,795 per month, followed by $2,495 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,700 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $5,110 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$3,400
3 Bedrooms	$4,200
4 Bedrooms	$4,650
All	$4,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Boulder, CO is $2,000 per month, followed by $3,400 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,200 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,650 for a 4 bedroom house.