Rent in Boulder, CO
Across Boulder's 11 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,033 a month, with figures from $1,953–$2,203. The highest typical rent is in 80301 ($2,203) and the lowest in 80305 ($1,953). 5 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 6 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Boulder County pay about 0.53% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,520 | $1,145–$1,872 | 11 |
| 1 bed | $1,735 | $1,536–$2,060 | 11 |
| 2 beds | $2,033 | $1,953–$2,203 | 11 |
| 3 beds | $2,703 | $2,226–$3,148 | 11 |
| 4 beds | $3,146 | $2,963–$3,500+ | 11 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Boulder ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Boulder, CO?
- About $2,033 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $1,953–$2,203. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Boulder, CO?
- About $1,735 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $1,536–$2,060. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Boulder, CO?
- About $2,703 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $2,226–$3,148. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Boulder, CO?
- About $1,520 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $1,145–$1,872. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Boulder, CO?
- About $3,146 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $2,963–$3,500+. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Boulder ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 80301 has the highest typical rent at $2,203 a month, and 80305 the lowest at $1,953.
- What is the property tax rate in Boulder, CO?
- Owner-occupied homes in Boulder County pay a typical 0.53% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Boulder rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).