Boulder, CO Rent History
138 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-06)
$2,439
1-year change
-2.1%
$-53/mo
5-year change
+24.4%
$479/mo
10-year change
+55.3%
$868/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Boulder
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $1,469/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $1,579/mo | +7.5% | +7.5% |
| 2017 | $1,633/mo | +3.4% | +11.2% |
| 2018 | $1,700/mo | +4.1% | +15.7% |
| 2019 | $1,784/mo | +4.9% | +21.4% |
| 2020 | $1,834/mo | +2.8% | +24.8% |
| 2021 | $1,924/mo | +4.9% | +31.0% |
| 2022 | $2,132/mo | +10.8% | +45.1% |
| 2023 | $2,229/mo | +4.5% | +51.7% |
| 2024 | $2,328/mo | +4.4% | +58.5% |
| 2025 | $2,491/mo | +7.0% | +69.6% |
| 2026 | $2,449/mo | -1.7% | +66.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Boulder changed since 2015?
Median rent in Boulder, CO was $1,431 in 2015-01 and is $2,439 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,008 per month over 11 years.
How much has Boulder rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Boulder, CO has changed +24.4% ($479 per month). The current median is $2,439.
What has rent in Boulder done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Boulder, CO has changed +55.3% ($868 per month). It is now $2,439.
Is rent in Boulder going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Boulder, CO has decreased -2.1% ($-53/mo). Current median: $2,439.