Boulder, CO rental market
What is the average rent in Boulder, CO?
Last updated January 29, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Boulder, CO is $2,700.
Average rent
$2,700
Month-over-month change
+$5
Year-over-year change
-$15
Available rentals
962
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $530 to $135,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 1 |
| $800 | 6 |
| $900 | 15 |
| $1,000 | 11 |
| $1,100 | 13 |
| $1,200 | 17 |
| $1,300 | 26 |
| $1,400 | 32 |
| $1,500 | 33 |
| $1,600 | 45 |
| $1,700 | 39 |
| $1,800 | 43 |
| $1,900 | 49 |
| $2,000 | 50 |
| $2,100 | 59 |
| $2,200 | 52 |
| $2,300 | 39 |
| $2,400 | 36 |
| $2,500 | 33 |
| $2,600 | 33 |
| $2,700 | 33 |
| $2,800 | 30 |
| $2,900 | 42 |
| $3,000 | 24 |
| $3,100 | 26 |
| $3,200 | 36 |
| $3,300 | 24 |
| $3,400 | 28 |
| $3,500 | 29 |
| $3,600 | 20 |
| $3,700 | 19 |
| $3,800 | 23 |
| $3,900 | 34 |
| $4,000 | 18 |
| $4,100 | 9 |
| $4,200 | 12 |
| $4,300 | 10 |
| $4,400 | 30 |
| $4,500 | 22 |
| $4,600 | 10 |
| $4,700 | 15 |
| $4,800 | 13 |
| $4,900 | 13 |
| $5,000+ | 119 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $15 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,800 | $2,695 |
| Feb | $2,700 | No data |
| Mar | $2,600 | No data |
| Apr | $2,527 | No data |
| May | $2,490 | No data |
| Jun | $2,500 | No data |
| Jul | $2,500 | No data |
| Aug | $2,600 | No data |
| Sep | $2,500 | No data |
| Oct | $2,550 | No data |
| Nov | $2,800 | No data |
| Dec | $2,795 | No data |
Market temperature
The Boulder, CO rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Boulder, CO is 35% higher than the national average.
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