Boulder, CO rental market
Last updated August 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Boulder, CO is $1,725.
$1,725
-$70
-$175
235
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $845 to $5,227.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 2 |
| $900 | 2 |
| $1,000 | 4 |
| $1,100 | 6 |
| $1,200 | 4 |
| $1,300 | 7 |
| $1,400 | 34 |
| $1,500 | 40 |
| $1,600 | 42 |
| $1,700 | 25 |
| $1,800 | 17 |
| $1,900 | 16 |
| $2,000 | 15 |
| $2,100 | 10 |
| $2,200 | 10 |
| $2,300 | 4 |
| $2,400 | 6 |
| $2,500 | 10 |
| $2,600 | 7 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 5 |
| $3,000 | 3 |
| $3,100 | 3 |
| $3,200 | 4 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 3 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,400+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $175 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | $1,912 | No data |
| Oct | $1,950 | No data |
| Nov | $1,950 | No data |
| Dec | $1,963 | 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 9% 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 $2,550.
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 $2,550.
3. How has the rent in Boulder, CO changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Boulder, CO decreased by $250
4. How much has the rent in Boulder, CO increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Boulder, CO decreased by $50
5. How many available rentals are there in Boulder, CO?
There are currently 853 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 $2,550 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.