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Rents in Boulder are $239 above the Boulder County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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935 11th St, Boulder, CO 80302
New Age Property Management is a Boulder brokerage office that manages single-family homes, townhomes, condos and small multi-family buildings along the Front Range, including Arvada, Broomfield, Centennial, Englewood and Colorado Springs.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention helpful, attentive and responsive staff and an efficient, professional process.
2529 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304
Noble Property Management Group, based in Boulder, manages single-family homes and residential rentals along the Front Range, including Fort Collins, Boulder, Castle Rock and the Denver metro area, with leasing, tenant screening, maintenance coordination and rent collection.
In their words: “At Noble Property Management Group, we strive to deliver a higher level of service to the property management industry through integrity, innovation, and professionalism.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention responsive staff and an easy, smooth leasing process, including help finding tenants.
3051 Redstone Ln, Boulder, CO 80305
Smiley and Associates Property Management, founded in 2004, manages single-family homes and residential rentals in Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville, Broomfield, Erie and Lyons, from market analysis and screening to rent collection and maintenance.
In their words: “Since 2004, we provide residential rental management services in the Boulder area.”
Serves the Boulder area · no public office address, so no map pin
Loftly Properties is a business serving the Boulder area that is listed under property management. Its listing does not say which property types it manages or which services it provides.
Boulder Property Management has served Boulder since 1993, managing townhomes, apartments, condos, cottages, duplexes and single-family homes in Boulder and Lafayette, including student housing, and helping clients buy and sell investment property.
In their words: “We understand the Boulder community and have the knowledge and experience of the local area to match clients with ideal properties.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention friendly, helpful staff and an easy leasing process, especially for students.
7920 Grasmere Dr, Boulder, CO 80301
Roberts and Sons is a Gunbarrel company that has managed rental properties in Boulder County since 1977, setting market rents and paying owners their net income each month.
1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 200 (top floor, Boulder, CO 80302
CORE Properties is a Boulder company offering full-service management of student housing and luxury rentals near the University of Colorado, including University Hill homes, with leasing and round-the-clock support.
In their words: “We provide full-service property management in Boulder, specializing in ROI-driven CU student housing and expert oversight for local investors.”
1215 Spruce St Ste 101, Boulder, CO 80302
BOOM Properties is a Boulder property management company whose reviews describe management of condo complexes and homeowner association accounts for owners and residents.
Hometowne Management has an office in Boulder and has served tenants, owners and HOAs since 1988, managing single-family homes, condos, apartments and associations in Boulder, Louisville and Lafayette.
In their words: “Regular Property Maintenance and Inspections keep your property in great condition.”
4770 Baseline Rd Ste 200, Boulder, CO 80303
PMI Flatirons Group, part of the PMI franchise, is a Boulder office offering residential, commercial, short-term rental and association management along with real estate brokerage services.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention helpful support staff, though a couple report poor communication and unexpected fees.
6560 Gunpark Dr #A, Boulder, CO 80301
Pennant Investment Co has an office in Boulder and manages rental homes and HOAs in Boulder County and Broomfield County, with leasing, tenant screening and real estate services.
In their words: “We provide you with the caliber of residents that you want in your rental property.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention prompt maintenance responses and helpful office staff.
1200 28th St S-305, Boulder, CO 80303
Summit West Property Management is a Boulder company that has worked in property management for over 40 years, managing HOAs and residential properties along the Front Range and in Wyoming.
In their words: “We’ve been in Property Management in Boulder Colorado for over 40 years.”
2425 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302
PG Rentals has an office in Boulder and manages apartments, single-family homes and student rentals in Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Longmont, Erie and Fort Collins, including leasing and student pre-leasing.
608 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
Point West Properties is an independent real estate firm in Boulder offering residential and commercial sales, leasing and property management across Boulder County.
Fowler Property Management, founded in 1967, is a full-service Boulder company managing single-family homes, townhouses, condos, apartments and HOAs in Boulder, Longmont, Lyons, Lafayette, Louisville and Broomfield, including student pre-leasing.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a friendly office team and quick maintenance, though some criticize deposit deductions at move-out.
3434 47th St #110, Boulder, CO 80301
Property Resources is a Boulder real estate company with more than 25 years in business that manages residential, student, office and HOA properties across Boulder County, along with leasing and buyer and seller services.
In their words: “We service all of Boulder County and the surrounding areas with a new concept of property leasing and management at the forefront of everything we do.”
Serves the Boulder area · no public office address, so no map pin
Roberts & Sons Real Estate serves the Boulder area, managing residential rentals with tenant selection, move-ins and maintenance, and also handles real estate sales.
In their words: “Roberts and Sons Real Estate LLC specializes in complete property management from selecting tenants, move ins, and maintenance to keep your investment long term.”
1310 College Ave #310, Boulder, CO 80302
Four Star Realty has managed rental property since 1988 and lists more than 4,000 properties across Colorado, including apartments and homes in Boulder for university students and families.
Review summary: Reviewers often describe helpful, communicative leasing staff, though several criticize maintenance and deposit handling.
4890 Riverbend Rd Suite B, Boulder, CO 80301
Sunnyside Property Management has an office in Boulder and manages homes, apartments, condominiums and student rentals in Boulder County, including student leasing.
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Rents in Boulder are $239 above the Boulder County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$51 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Boulder's typical asking rent is $239 (10.9%) above the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Boulder is number 2 of 6 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in January, February and March, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $2,435 | +2.1% | 19 |
| Louisville | $2,288 | +7.0% | 6 |
| Lafayette | $2,193 | +1.5% | 4 |
| Broomfield | $2,115 | +1.1% | 7 |
| Longmont | $1,883 | +1.4% | 6 |
| Westminster | $1,872 | +0.9% | 6 |
| Arvada | $2,088 | +0.4% | 5 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Boulder, CO MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 19 property management companies in Boulder, Boulder County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Westminster and Lafayette, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Boulder is $2,435 (September 2026); +2.1% over the past year and +19.3% over five years. About 52.8% of homes in Boulder are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 4.3% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 19 property management companies in Boulder, CO: 17 with an office in the city and 2 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Boulder was $2,435 a month in September 2026, +2.1% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in January, February and March. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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