Downtown Boulder

Boulder, CO

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Downtown Boulder - Boulder, CO

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The eclectic charm of Boulder is at its peak in this bustling neighborhood

Urban Walkable Shopping Dining Nightlife Parks College Hip Trendy

Downtown Boulder is home to some of the most distinctive attractions in the legendary college town. The historic Pearl Street Mall essentially anchors the whole neighborhood, an open-air walking district with an eclectic assortment of art galleries, restaurants, specialty boutiques, coffee shops, and more one-of-a-kind storefront businesses selling everything from bicycles to custom jewelry to high-end mountaineering gear.

The rest of Downtown is equally packed with terrific shopping, dining, entertainment, and nightlife, from the hip Bitter Bar to the classic Boulder Theater. On the banks of Boulder Creek, a series of public parks creates a great environment to spend quality time outdoors. The University of Colorado campus is just a few blocks down the street, injecting the whole area with a healthy dose of collegiate energy.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Boulder is $1,378 for a studio, $1,190 for one bedroom, $2,284 for two bedrooms, and $3,025 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Boulder has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,378/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 405 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,190/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 519 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,284/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,100 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,025/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

96

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

57

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

97

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall
  • Andrews Arboretum
  • Settlers' Park / Red Rocks
  • Centennial and Sanitas Trailhead
  • Viewpoint Trail

Airports

  • Denver International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.