5285 Jay Rd, Boulder, CO 80301
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2.93 ACRES

$3,200/mo

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  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,533 sqft (on 2.93 acres)

5285 Jay Rd, Boulder, CO 80301

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Single-Family Home
Dogs & Cats Allowed
Dishwasher
Washer, Dryer
Forced Air, Fireplace & Window Units
$3,200 deposit

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

What's unique:Fenced in front yardScenic viewsFruit treesBeautiful viewsCar portStainless steel appliances
The house sits on 3 acres of land with fruit trees and beautiful views. Stainless steel appliances; wood floors; washer/dryer in separate utility room; separate office off the living room; well water/septic; car port; on RTD bus line; across the street from Cottonwood Trail Open Space; pets OK; fenced in front yard; large animals/grazing allowed on property pending landlord approval; wood fireplace; large back covered patio with storeroom closet for gear. Come enjoy the scenic views and expansive land while only being 10 minutes from downtown Boulder!

Tenant responsible for Xcel energy and Western Disposal trash. Landlord pays for internet. Tenant responsible for mowing front yard in fenced in area and area surrounding back yard patio and in front of the fence. No smoking. Plenty of parking on the property. Landlord owns and works out of the barn on the property that is not available to tenant. Surrounding land and circle driveway shared with landlord.
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(720) 776-2175

Details for 5285 Jay Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace, Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Days on Market

Days on Market: 7 days on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: nowCats, small dogs allowedDeposit: $3,200

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.00 Acres

Policies and fees

Pet policy

Dogs
Allowed
  • Size allowed
    Small
Cats
Allowed
  • Size allowed
    n/a
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Rental Market Trends in Boulder

Last updated Oct 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$3,086/mo
Average rent
$2.5K
$200MoM
Available listings
859
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  • 90% say there are sidewalks
  • 67% say there's holiday spirit
  • 59% say neighbors are friendly
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  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say there's wildlife

  • 72 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say car is needed

  • 53 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 39 % Say there are community events

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  • Trulia User
    "I work in Berthod Colorado, which is a thirty minute commute. The views are stunning. So much of the great outdoors are preserved here. It’s truly magical. At the same time, there is a bus stop right next to my house that would be handy if I worked in town in Boulder. "
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  • Nancypautsch
    "This is a dog friendly neighborhood. Several neighbors have dogs that they walk which is fun to see. We don’t presently have dogs, but we always had one to two dogs with our three kids as they were growing up. Pets definitely are park of a neighborhood community. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s the Boulder Creek festival, which is all right.. otherwise the neighbors really just keep to themselves"
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  • Hwilliams3421
    "I like how we’re all living in separate spaces but we have a communal bond through out the neighborhood. I like how all the dogs are nice and friendly too. "
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  • Megan La Grave
    "Fantastic neighborhood for all ages and pets! Come walk it sometime and see for yourself. Close to the trails "
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  • Spencer House
    "This neighborhood is very private and secure. The location is convenient with access to the university, Hospital and many other business. It also supports many bike trails."
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  • Sage M
    "My commute is quiet - I walk to work most of the year. Cars are not always mindful of pedestrians, but traffic is low and I only rarely have had issues in the last four years. "
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  • Michelle Lee
    "We have an antique car show on the block once a month during the summer. We are in walking distance to all the events on Pearl Street."
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  • Siera.kennedy2226
    "The only way I could do that was if you wanted me too I could come and pick it out and then I can go pick up it from your place or you could just pick me out of there "
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  • J
    "An insulated community. Seemingly progressive but lacking in generosity and very elitist. Good schools if all you care about is academic learning."
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  • Charnelle Setser
    "Make sure you have a mud room to be able to wash your dogs cu they going to get dirty here but it’s absolutely gorgeous "
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  • RG
    "There are not many children friendly directly in the area but there is several parks wearily within walking distance. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Yes I live it hfff everyone is different and it’s just not the i yoi and the i but the people that I love are my "
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  • Trulia User
    "pretty easy to get around, there's multiple bus transits nearby. pretty easy to catch a bus. its close to the bus station, so when you get on board it's usually empty. great seat priority."
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  • Trulia User
    "Halloween is crazy busy with tons of kids! Meet friends when walking around wonderland lake. Used to spend lots of time at the pool and tennis courts"
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  • Trulia User
    "Public transportation is very convenient, my car needs too much work so I am not driving it now. I actually live in Dakota Ridge and used to live on Promontory Ct and Utica Ave, been living in N Boulder for almost 30 years!"
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  • Trulia User
    "We have Wonderland Lake and the trails and lots of privacy and wildlife. Small town feel with Lucky’s Market & Bakery, Logan’s, China Gourmet and Dagabi Cucina where we see and chat with our neighbors. "
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    "There are great access to public transportation and lots of paths are maintained for biking or for walking"
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    "On the bus line, easy commute! Walk to Table Mesa Shopping Center, King Soopers, Whole Foods, near NCAR, bike to CU."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in Dakota Ridge for 20 years and I love it here. We have a strong and fun dog owner community! We look out for one another😊"
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  • Trulia User
    "I bike to campus in 20 minutes and it’s great besides the traffic and gas fumes from cars which sucks transit is very good here, bus stops all up and down Broadway."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great people and fun when the dogs get to play and we talk! So many wonderful people, places to walk to and eat, get coffee,…I’ve lived in the townhomes for 20 years now!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of open space and dog parks. I take my dog walking there all the time. Great place to meet people and other dog owners and for dogs to play."
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet and family friendly. Good hiking, only thing is prices are starting to go up like crazy so that’s unfortunate "
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  • Trulia User
    "We have neighborhood concerts/block parties. Really great way to connect and hear live music. We also have Farm to Bus, which is a farmer's market on a bus. They have fresh eggs and bread, as well as locally grown honey. There's a park nearby which is a great place to exercise abd chat with other neighbors."
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  • Trulia User
    "this area is close to campus so there are a lot of college students. that being said, there are also a lot of families as well (it's a mix) and I have found the neighborhood to be very kind and reasonable (i.e. no late and loud partying). everyone I've interacted with has been respectful."
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  • Trulia User
    "Dogs are happy and can be greeted with their owners while walking in the neighborhood. Close to parks and trails for running and walking."
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet and close to the mountains. Great schools. Good shopping nearby. Houses with yards. Nice people."
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  • Trulia User
    "There are lots of kids in the neighborhood, the supermarket is so close to pick up last minute groceries- a great bakery, coffee shop, Lucky’s of course. The foothills trail is awesome to walk, walk dogs, and play by the lake. And the pool and tennis courts are so much fun!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy to walk on the streets and hiking areas- there is nothing not to like in the Mapleton area- boulder creek is close by so dogs can go swimming too"
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  • Trulia User
    "Central to everything and great hiking nearby but also noisy, rude college kids. Lots of illegally off leash dogs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dogs around. People are generally respectful of other dogs and keep them on leash. Lots of off-leash trails nearby."
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  • Trulia User
    "It seems as if most people own dogs . Very dog friendly . Dogs always seem well trained . Dogs also seem very friendly . "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lovely quiet neighborhood - people are friendly and there is plenty of space to be active. Only 10-15 minutes from trailheads. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in North Boulder for 30 years- Wonderland Hills and Dakota Ridge, it has always felt safe here. My children attended Boulder Public Schools, I give the schools an A+! We live a convenient short distance to restaurants, grocery stores, schools, and shopping, ...friends hang out at our house and tell me I’m a great baker of Chocolate Chip Cookies! I love to send them home with cookies or fresh dough to bake cookies with their own families! You should bring your kids to our house on Halloween, what a treat! I walk to Pearl Street by way of Foothills Trail, through beautiful neighborhoods apple orchards, Mt. Sanitas and am fascinated by the rock formations. I bicycle many days a week and many miles, such a perfect location to start from and end up! It’s a family and friends tradition to do the Bolder Boulder on the Monday of Memorial Day weekend, so fun! I have been taking it easy for a while due to some physical injuries, but continue to build up my strength and stamina walking my dog, climbing and hiking - I get a great workout! Here’s a tidbit! Keep your dog on leash and clean u"
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is Nice for kids. Would recommend it to families and it is no less safe than other neighborhoods in Boulder. "
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  • Lee24seven
    "We just moved into the area. We love the peace and quiet of our neighborhood. The surrounding area is open space perfect for hiking. "
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  • Roguengineer
    "private neighborhood surrounded by open space! convenient to groceries, coffee house, and neighborhood restaurants. great schools, too!"
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  • Lexi V.
    "It’s not the worst place to live but not ideal if you want peace and quiet. Also tons of dogs out being walked on a regular basis. Ge"
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  • Strike3
    "Amazing neighborhood in great location. Great for families. Walkable to most things including downtown. We love it."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 7, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,200
May 27, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Apr 30, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,000
Oct 17, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Sep 26, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$2,800
Applicant has the right to provide the landlord with a Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR), as defined in §38-12-902(2.5), Colorado Revised Statutes; and 2) if Applicant provides the landlord with a PTSR, the landlord is prohibited from: a) charging Applicant a rental application fee; or b) charging Applicant a fee for the landlord to access or use the PTSR. The landlord may limit acceptance of PTSRs to those that are not more than 30 days old. Confirm PTSR requirements directly with the landlord.
Phone Number: 720-776-2175

Frequently asked questions about 5285 Jay Rd

  • What income do you need to rent 5285 Jay Rd?
    Most landlords look for monthly gross income of about 3× rent, or roughly $115K per year to rent 5285 Jay Rd in Boulder, CO at $3,200/mo.
  • What is the pet policy at 5285 Jay Rd?
    5285 Jay Rd in Boulder, CO allows cats and small dogs.
  • How does the rent for 5285 Jay Rd compare to similar 3-bedroom houses in Boulder?
    5285 Jay Rd in Boulder, CO rents about 19% below the area average for 3-bedroom houses in Boulder ($3,950/mo).
  • What are the closest schools to 5285 Jay Rd?
    The closest schools to 5285 Jay Rd in Boulder, CO are Boulder High School (rated 9/10), Centennial Middle School (rated 6/10), Crest View Elementary School (rated 9/10).
  • Does 5285 Jay Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5285 Jay Rd in Boulder, CO has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 5285 Jay Rd?
    The lot at 5285 Jay Rd in Boulder, CO is about 2.9 acres.

Affordability

TIP:Try to keep your rent within a third of your gross household income. Learn why in our Renter's Guide.
For this property
$115,200 PER YEAR
is the suggested income
Win over prospective landlords with your smart budgeting. As a good rule of thumb, ideally you would have at least three times your monthly rent in combined household income.

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5285 Jay Rd, Boulder, CO is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,533 sqft single-family home built in 1956. 5285 Jay Rd was listed for rent for $3,200/month on Sep 7, 2026. This property is pet friendly.