Rentometer, Inc. | Data as of 12/04/2025
Boulderâs vibrant rental market reflects the cityâs blend of outdoor adventure, academic energy, and progressive culture. Prospective tenants can choose from a diverse mix of modern apartments and charming singleâfamily homes, each offering easy access to iconic landmarks such as the Flatirons, Boulder Creek Path, and the bustling Pearl Street Mall. For students and young professionals near the University of Colorado campus, studio and oneâbedroom apartments dominate the market, with average rents hovering in the $1800s and $1900s respectively. Families and downsizers often gravitate toward larger units; twoâbedroom apartments commonly sit in the midâ$2400 range, while threeâbedroom options approach the $3400 bracket, providing spacious living close to schools, parks, and downtown amenities.
Homeâbased renters also find attractive options throughout Boulderâs historic neighborhoods like the Hill, Mapleton Hill, and the Boulder Mesa district. Studio houses start around the $1600 level, and oneâbedroom homes often reach the low $2300s, offering a quiet, suburban feel with quick commutes to major employment centers. Larger housesâparticularly threeâ and fourâplusâbedroom propertiesâtend toward the $4000 and $5000 ranges, delivering ample space for growing families or sharedâliving arrangements. Whether seeking a sleek downtown loft, a familyâfriendly house near the Boulder Reservoir, or a petâwelcoming apartment in a quiet enclave, Boulderâs rental offerings combine competitive pricing with the cityâs renowned quality of life and access to the Rocky Mountain outdoors.
| Property Type | Bedrooms | Average | Median | Min - Max | 25th - 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | Studio | $1,787 | $1,824 | $1,250 - $2,950 | $1,477 - $2,099 |
| Apartment | 1 Bedroom | $1,971 | $1,800 | $825 - $3,650 | $1,555 - $2,331 |
| Apartment | 2 Bedroom | $2,481 | $2,386 | $750 - $7,500 | $1,642 - $2,843 |
| Apartment | 3 Bedroom | $3,599 | $3,300 | $1,285 - $6,495 | $2,600 - $4,950 |
| Apartment | 4+ Bedroom | $1,916 | $1,705 | $1,195 - $4,100 | $1,635 - $1,755 |
| House | 1 Bedroom | $2,329 | $2,275 | $800 - $3,995 | $1,300 - $3,995 |
| House | 2 Bedroom | $2,973 | $2,747 | $600 - $6,000 | $2,350 - $3,495 |
| House | 3 Bedroom | $3,871 | $3,600 | $1,000 - $7,200 | $3,100 - $4,600 |
| House | 4+ Bedroom | $5,305 | $4,900 | $1,250 - $14,995 | $4,000 - $6,000 |
In the current period, the average rent in Boulder was $1,779 for Studio, $2,001 for 1 Bedroom, $2,616 for 2 Bedroom, $3,795 for 3 Bedroom, and $4,565 for 4+ Bedroom.
Data provided by Rentometer, Inc.