What's the average rent in Boulder, CO?

Rental Market Trends in Boulder, CO

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Boulder, CO is $2,367 per month, which is 21% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,367

-1.4%-$33 decrease month-over-month

-10.7%-$283 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

959

APARTMENTS

$1,923

HOUSES

$4,100

TOWNHOUSES

$2,872

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Boulder, CO at $1,923 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,100 per month. Townhomes average $2,872 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,733
2 Bedrooms	$2,301
3 Bedrooms	$3,295
4 Bedrooms	$4,250
All	$2,367

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Boulder, CO is $1,733 per month, followed by $2,301 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,295 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,250 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,600
2 Bedrooms	$2,550
3 Bedrooms	$3,182
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$2,872

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Boulder, CO is $1,600 per month, followed by $2,550 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,182 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,745
2 Bedrooms	$2,300
3 Bedrooms	$2,845
4 Bedrooms	$3,935
All	$2,072

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Boulder, CO is $1,745 per month, followed by $2,300 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,845 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,935 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,400
2 Bedrooms	$3,495
3 Bedrooms	$3,933
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$4,100

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Boulder, CO is $2,400 per month, followed by $3,495 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,933 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom house.