Weathervane
5845 Arapahoe Ave,
Boulder, CO 80303
Studio - 3 Beds | $1,593 - $4,745
Rental Market Trends in Boulder, CO
What is the average rent in Boulder, CO?
$1,871/month
Average Rent
684 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.8%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Boulder, CO is $1,871 per month. This is 20% higher than the national average rent price of $1,554/month, making Boulder one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Boulder, you can expect to pay about $1,749 per month for a studio, $1,871 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,286 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,289 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Boulder, CO?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $15 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Boulder, CO
Last Updated January 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
7%
$700 - $1,000/month
21%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
38%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder?
Based on current rent prices, Whittier-Boulder, Keewayden and Park East are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boulder?
Based on current rent prices, Sale Lake, Transit Village and Downtown Boulder are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boulder.
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Average Rent
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Which Boulder neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Boulder with the most apartments available are Baseline Sub, Transit Village and Williams Village .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Boulder, CO?
Because the average rent in Boulder is $1,871, you’ll want to make about $6,236 per month or $74,832 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Boulder, CO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Boulder, CO to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,469/month
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One Bedroom
$1,481/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,204/month
$2,671/month
Three Bedroom
$3,880/month
$2,979/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.