4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Boulder, CO
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Boulder, Colorado as of October 2026. That's +36% higher than the citywide median of $2,435 and +31% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Boulder
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Boulder
Compare Boulder's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinidad | $1,500 |
| 2 | Sterling | $1,550 |
| 3 | Alamosa | $1,610 |
| 4 | Pueblo | $1,892 |
| 5 | Montrose | $1,950 |
| 6 | Clifton | $2,020 |
| 7 | Cortez | $2,020 |
| 8 | Manitou Springs | $2,150 |
| 9 | Northglenn | $2,204 |
| 10 | Granby | $2,300 |
| 11 | Timnath | $2,400 |
| 12 | Grand Junction | $2,412 |
| 13 | Greeley | $2,420 |
| 14 | Loveland | $2,460 |
| 15 | Glenwood Springs | $2,500 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $4,140 |
| 2 | Peyton | $4,110 |
| 3 | Erie | $3,920 |
| 4 | Monument | $3,840 |
| 5 | Morrison | $3,810 |
| 6 | Commerce City | $3,700 |
| 7 | Greenwood Village | $3,680 |
| 8 | Thornton | $3,583 |
| 9 | Lone Tree | $3,580 |
| 10 | Aspen | $3,580 |
| 11 | Louisville | $3,570 |
| 12 | Castle Rock | $3,565 |
| 13 | Evergreen | $3,550 |
| 14 | Littleton | $3,540 |
| 15 | Parker | $3,515 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Boulder.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Boulder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior, CO | 8 mi | $3,039 | $-273 (-8%) |
| Louisville, CO | 8.6 mi | $3,570 | +$258 (+8%) |
| Lafayette, CO | 11.4 mi | $3,210 | $-102 (-3%) |
| Longmont, CO | 14.6 mi | $3,093 | $-219 (-7%) |
| Arvada, CO | 15.5 mi | $3,470 | +$158 (+5%) |
| Broomfield, CO | 16 mi | $3,515 | +$203 (+6%) |
| Golden, CO | 16.5 mi | $3,220 | $-92 (-3%) |
| Erie, CO | 16.5 mi | $3,920 | +$608 (+18%) |
| Westminster, CO | 18 mi | $3,172 | $-140 (-4%) |
| Wheat Ridge, CO | 20.2 mi | $2,910 | $-402 (-12%) |
| Northglenn, CO | 20.5 mi | $2,204 | $-1,108 (-33%) |
| Federal Heights, CO | 20.6 mi | $2,910 | $-402 (-12%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Boulder — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Boulder?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Boulder, Colorado is $3,312 per month. This is +36% higher than the citywide median of $2,435.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Boulder?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $132,480 ($11,040/month gross), which works out to roughly $63.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Boulder expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Boulder's 4+ bedroom median of $3,312 is +31% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 76th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Boulder rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Colorado?
Among the 64 cities in Colorado with 4+ bedroom data, Boulder ranks #43 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Boulder?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Superior ($3,039), Lafayette ($3,210), Longmont ($3,093).