Navigate apartment hunting and city life like a local with our curated articles about Boulder, Colorado.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Boulder’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
"Boulder renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories above average scores."
Key findings in Boulder include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Glenwood Grove/North Iris delivers quintessential Boulder character with remarkable accessibility to both downtown and open space trail systems. Historic homes with architectural character sit alongside distinctive gardens reflecting the community's eco-conscious ethos. Rental prices have risen significantly as Boulder's popularity has grown, but for those seeking authentic local culture with walkable access to Pearl Street's amenities and the Foothills trail network, this established neighborhood offers the defining Boulder experience beyond purely student-dominated areas.
University accessibility defines Baseline, where this southeastern Boulder neighborhood offers more affordable alternatives to central districts while maintaining similar access to both University of Colorado facilities and mountain recreation. The district features modest mid-century homes and garden-style apartments with surprisingly generous outdoor spaces connecting residents with Colorado's natural beauty. Baseline provides Boulder renters with strategic positioning between both academic resources and Denver employment through excellent highway connections creating ideal convenience for households balancing educational priorities with professional requirements increasingly challenging to achieve without substantial financial compromises across Boulder's competitive housing market experiencing extreme affordability challenges through limited development possibilities constrained by both geographic limitations and intentional growth restriction policies preserving community character while simultaneously creating substantial housing pressure affecting rental availability and pricing throughout numerous Boulder neighborhoods.
Eco-conscious living centers around the Boulder Transit Center, offering free electric bike rentals. Renters in new LEED-certified complexes face $2.8k+ studio rents but enjoy geothermal heating. Limited guest parking during Pearl Street Mall festivals.
