Boulder, CO rental market

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Last updated August 23, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Boulder, CO is $1,706.

Average rent

$1,706

Month-over-month change

-$89

Year-over-year change

-$209

Available rentals

229

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $845 to $5,227.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8002
$9002
$1,0004
$1,1005
$1,2003
$1,3009
$1,40026
$1,50049
$1,60040
$1,70023
$1,80015
$1,90015
$2,00012
$2,10010
$2,2008
$2,3008
$2,4006
$2,50010
$2,6008
$2,7002
$2,8001
$2,9005
$3,0002
$3,1004
$3,2004
$3,3001
$3,4001
$3,6001
$3,9003
$4,2001
$4,400+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $209 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,951$1,919
Feb$1,800$1,850
Mar$1,817$1,900
Apr$1,817$1,895
May$1,850$1,895
Jun$1,950$1,850
Jul$1,945$1,806
Aug$1,981$1,800
Sep$1,912No data
Oct$1,950No data
Nov$1,950No data
Dec$1,963No 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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Boulder, CO is 7% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Boulder, CO?

The average rent in Boulder, CO is $2,595.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Boulder, CO?

Houses in Boulder, CO rent between $745 - $45,000 with an average rent of $2,595.

3. How has the rent in Boulder, CO changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Boulder, CO decreased by $223

4. How much has the rent in Boulder, CO increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Boulder, CO increased by $20

5. How many available rentals are there in Boulder, CO?

There are currently 849 rentals available in Boulder, CO.

6. How do rent prices in Boulder, CO compare with the national average?

The average rent in Boulder, CO is $2,595 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.