A CU Boulder residence hall double with a community bath costs $9,621 a semester in 2026–27, and that rate includes food. Off campus, Apartment List puts Boulder’s median rent across all unit types at $1,896 a month in October 2026. This guide sets out the verified figures and what I could not confirm.
Details come from CU Boulder Housing & Dining and Apartment List, checked on 21 October 2026. The CU page says rates are not final until approved by the Board of Regents in June and may change, so confirm the current figures. Apartment List reports only a citywide median for Boulder, not by bedroom count.
CU Boulder residence hall rates per semester, 2026–27
| Room type | Per semester (housing and food) |
|---|---|
| Bunked triple, community bath | $8,280 |
| Double, triple, quad or quint, community bath | $9,621 |
| Double, triple, quad or quint, attached bath | $10,626 |
| Single, community bath | $10,626 |
| Single with attached bath | $10,929 |
| Apartment, shared rooms | $10,626 |
| Apartment, single rooms, or Reed Hall studios | $10,929 |
- Fall 2026 runs 14 August to 12 December 2026, and spring 2027 runs 5 January to 1 May 2027.
- Housing is billed to your tuition and fees account at the Bursar’s office.
- The page mentions a $50 non-refundable application charge and a $250 deposit, in its cancellation section. It does not say when the deposit is due.
Private rental in Boulder
Apartment List reports a citywide median rent of $1,896 a month in October 2026, down 1.1% on a year earlier. I have no verified Boulder figure for a single room or a one-bedroom.
I have not ranked neighbourhoods or listed private blocks, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. View any room in person or on a live video call, get a written lease and never pay before you have one. For other Mountain West cities, see our guides to Fort Collins, Salt Lake City and Phoenix, or browse all student accommodation in the United States.
FAQs about student accommodation in Boulder
Does the CU Boulder rate include dining?
Yes. The published semester rates combine housing and food, and the page does not split them.
What is the median rent in Boulder?
$1,896 a month across all unit types in October 2026, according to Apartment List.
Sources
All checked 21 October 2026.
