What's the average rent in Boulder, CO?

Rental Market Trends in Boulder, CO

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Boulder, CO is $2,500 per month, which is 28% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,500

0.4%$10 increase month-over-month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,032

APARTMENTS

$2,102

HOUSES

$4,200

TOWNHOUSES

$3,142

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Boulder, CO at $2,102 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,200 per month. Townhomes average $3,142 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,794
2 Bedrooms	$2,427
3 Bedrooms	$3,550
4 Bedrooms	$4,300
All	$2,500

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Boulder, CO is $1,794 per month, followed by $2,427 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,550 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,300 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,995
2 Bedrooms	$2,742
3 Bedrooms	$3,300
4 Bedrooms	$4,200
All	$3,142

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Boulder, CO is $1,995 per month, followed by $2,742 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,300 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,200 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,800
2 Bedrooms	$2,378
3 Bedrooms	$3,000
4 Bedrooms	$4,325
All	$2,150

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Boulder, CO is $1,800 per month, followed by $2,378 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,325 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,500
2 Bedrooms	$3,601
3 Bedrooms	$3,750
4 Bedrooms	$4,300
All	$4,200

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Boulder, CO is $2,500 per month, followed by $3,601 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,750 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,300 for a 4 bedroom house.