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Rooms for Rent in Boulder, CO

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Roomster Partner

Roomster Partner,  36

1 BR in Denver

Habitación en alquiler | Meade Street, Denver, CO, USA

Up to 2.5 months free rent! Apply now!The EFFECTIVE rent of $515 for Bedroom 4 reflects a promotion of 2.5 months free on a 12-month lease. You will pay $0 for the first 2.5 months, then $650/month for Bedroom 4 for the remaining 9.5 months, averaging $515/month for Bedroom 4 over the lease term.Additional required fees:• $200/month membership• $50/month cleaningDon't miss this gorgeous 5 bed, 3.5 bath West Highland home! Sun-soaked rooms, a chef's kitchen, and a two-car garage with lofted storage space are some of this home's highlights. The interior boasts a bright, open floor plan on the main level, which can be extended by opening the garage-style door right out onto the backyard's patio! Stainless steel appliances, a large center island, quartz counters, and a pantry are just a few highlights of the kitchen. Plus, there's a dishwasher for easy clean-up. Three levels provide lots of room for everyone to relax and spread out, not to mention the third floor's rooftop deck overlooking the neighborhood. This home also features air conditioning, a wet bar on the third floor, in-home laundry, and a fenced backyard.From this fantastic West Highland location, walk or bike to Tennyson St and Highland Square for boutique shopping, a coffee bar, and eateries. This address has an 87 Walk Score, and easily accessible public transportation includes the 38, 32, and 44 bus lines. It's under a mile to Leevers Locavore, Natural Grocers, and Sprouts Farmers Market. Plus, FNG Restaurant, Mazevo Mediterranean Eatery, and Himalayan Spice are within walking distance.NOTE: All property visits must be coordinated through Roomster Partner to respect the privacy of residents. If Roomster Partner learns that you have visited a property without authorization and/or violated the privacy of the existing tenants, your application may be denied and you may be banned from using our services in the future.Rental price does not include $200 monthly membership fee and $50 monthly cleaning f

Fecha de disponibilidad: 27 jul 2026

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Roomster Partner

Roomster Partner,  36

1 BR in Denver

Habitación en alquiler | Mariposa Street, Denver, CO, USA

The EFFECTIVE rent of $860 for Bedroom 3 reflects a promotion of 2 months free on a 12-month lease. You will pay $0 for the first 2 months, then $1030/month for the remaining 10 months, averaging $860/month over the lease term.The EFFECTIVE rent of $555 for Bedroom 2 and $455 for Bedroom 4 reflects a promotion of 2.5 months free on a 12-month lease. You will pay $0 for the first 2.5 months, then $700/month for Bedroom 2 and $575/month for Bedroom 4 for the remaining 9.5 months, averaging $555/month for Bedroom 2 and $455/month for Bedroom 4 over the lease term.Additional required fees:• $200/month membership• $50/month cleaningUp to 2 months free rent on Bedroom 3 or 2.5 months free rent on Bedroom 2 and 4! Apply now!Step inside to perfection at this brand new 5 bed, 4.5 bath Sunnyside home only three miles from downtown Denver! This large 3500+ sq ft space boasts high-end finishes, tall ceilings,  and a fantastic flow throughout the main level’s open floor plan. The light-filled kitchen is a joy with granite counters, a large island, contemporary cabinetry and light fixtures, and all-stainless steel appliances. Plus, a dishwasher will make clean-up a breeze. Bedrooms are distributed between floors for extra privacy between roommates. Other perks include air conditioning, in-home laundry, and a landscaped backyard. This great Sunnyside location is steps from Ciancio Park, plus eateries, bars, and shopping are also close to home. The Highlands and  RiNo neighborhoods are within two miles, and easily accessible public transit includes an eight-minute walk to light rail at the 41st and Fox Station. Denver Market, Leevers Locavore, and King Soopers are nearby for hassle-free grocery shopping. Walk to fabulous dining at Root Down, Bacon Social House, and Acova. Plus, Waldschenke Ciders + Coffee is only steps away!NOTE: All property visits must be coordinated through Roomster Partner to respect the privacy of residents. If Roomster Partner learns that you have vis

Fecha de disponibilidad: 27 jul 2026

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alyssa

alyssa,  24

Private room and shared bathroom

Habitación en alquiler | Zuni Street, Broomfield, CO, USA

Looking for a Roommate! Earliest move in date July 31 (signing 12 month lease by 7/31 at the latest) I’m looking for someone to take over the second bedroom in my apartment. Apartment Details• 2 bed / 1 bath (bathroom is separated into two rooms for added privacy— see photos!)• Second-floor apartment in Broomfield• Rent: $804/month + utilities• 12-month lease• Shared bathroom and common areas• Available now. • Mostly furnished, but you’re welcome to bring furniture or décor if it fits the space• In-unit washer and dryer• Community pool, gym, and garages• Conveniently located about 30 minutes from both Boulder and Denver A little about meI’m clean, reliable, and easygoing. I work full-time and tend to be an early bird. I like keeping the apartment clean and pretty quiet. I rarely have guests over besides my boyfriend. I also have a pet tarantula and a toad, but both stay securely in their enclosures and won’t be roaming around the apartment. I’m looking for someone who:• Pays rent and utilities on time• Is clean and respectful of shared spaces• Is friendly, communicates well, and also values personal space If you’re interested, send me a message with a little about yourself, what you do, and when you’re looking to move. I’d love to chat, answer any questions, and see if we’d be a good fit! Feel free to share this post if you know someone who might be interested. 😊

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Holly

Holly,  48

Basement Room $600

Habitación en alquiler | Raritan Way, Denver, CO, USA

Room is located in the basement so ability to do stairs is a must. Anything larger than a double or full size bed will not fit down the stairs. We supply toilet paper for the house. Down to Earth but prefer more quiet relaxed than loud and crazy people. More polite introverts than extroverts.NO DOGS AND NO MORE CATS. We have one short haired cat. Caged pets are okay.Shared bathroom in basement. Another bathroom, if necessary, is upstairs. Shared kitchen space for cooking, with small table for eating and possible food prep. There is cooking dishes and utensils with no space for additional dishes and such unless you can fit them in your designated kitchen pantry cupboard.Basically you cook, you eat, you clean.Shared laundry is available on. Laundry use is not guaranteed 100% of the time if something breaks from misuse. Month to month lease.YOU HAVE TO BE WORKING OUTSIDE OF THE HOME FOR THIS TO BE A FIT. This is a requirement of renting either of these roo[REDACTED]o working from home internally must have a job outside of the home.Diversity is a must. Issues with gender, race, politics, OR religious diversity in any way should not be an issue.SMOKING OR VAPING OF ANY KIND is to be done outside as it is not allowed even in the room.Rent is due on the first of the month IN ADVANCE based on the rental agreement you sign. Refrigerator space is limited to a point based on the season. A kitchen cupboard is provided as well. Street parking is free and we are at a dead end so less traffic.A house interview will be required to get you into this room. No Zoom, Teams, Video Chat will be allowed if you are not here it is likely we cannot even consider since we cannot personally meet you. An interview does not mean you are accepted to rent the room. We work regularly so we will respond as soon as we are able. Please feel free to ask questions. Text and we will get back to you ASAP

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  • How many rooms for rent are available in Boulder, CO right now?

    Boulder is one of Colorado's priciest rental markets, so with a room going for what a whole apartment costs in Longmont, shared houses are how most people afford to live here. Roomster has 75 rooms for rent listed around Boulder, heaviest on University Hill and in Goss Grove right by the CU campus, with more in Martin Acres and Table Mesa on the south side and out toward Gunbarrel. The city runs ZIP codes 80301 through 80305, plus 80310 on campus, so a room tagged 80027 or 80501 is really in Louisville or Longmont, not Boulder itself.

  • How much does a room for rent in Boulder, CO cost per month?

    Rooms here run roughly $900 to $1,400 a month, steep for a room but still the cheapest way into Boulder, with a bed in a larger shared house sometimes closer to $750. You can find rooms under $1,000 a month in Martin Acres, parts of Table Mesa, and out in Gunbarrel, where the stock sits a bus ride from campus rather than a walk, while rooms on University Hill and downtown near Pearl Street command the most for the short walk to class or work. Against a one-bedroom that runs past $1,800 on its own, a room saves real money, which is exactly why students and lab staff alike share.

  • Which Boulder neighborhoods have the cheapest rooms for rent?

    Martin Acres is the value play close in - just south of Baseline, it is the most affordable student-friendly neighborhood within a short bus ride of CU, usually running a few hundred a month under University Hill. Table Mesa and pockets of North Boulder come next, and Gunbarrel out to the northeast trades the walkable core for lower rents near the tech offices. Rooms cost the most on University Hill, in Goss Grove, and downtown by Pearl Street, where you pay for walking distance to campus. For a cheap room you can still bus to CU, aim at the 80305 blocks in Martin Acres and Table Mesa near the SKIP line and the Table Mesa Park-n-Ride.

  • How many people can share a room rental in Boulder now that the occupancy rules changed?

    This is new and worth knowing before you rent a room. Boulder long capped how many unrelated people could share a home - most recently up to five - but that limit is gone. A 2024 Colorado law, HB24-1007, barred cities from restricting occupancy by relationship, and Boulder repealed its own unrelated-occupancy cap in March 2025. Occupancy now runs on health and safety space standards instead, so a bedroom has to be at least 70 square feet and shared sleeping rooms need roughly 50 square feet per person. In practice, a bigger house can legally hold more roommates than it could a couple of years ago, which is loosening the room market a little in a very tight city.

  • Are Boulder rooms for rent near transit, or do I need a car?

    Boulder is one of the few Colorado cities where a room without a car genuinely works. The city is laced with off-street bike paths, and RTD's community routes - the HOP circling CU and the 29th Street district, the SKIP up Broadway, the JUMP out Arapahoe, the BOUND on 30th - cover most of where renters live, while the Flatiron Flyer runs bus rapid transit down US-36 to Denver. Plenty of CU students go all four years without a car. A room on the Hill, in Goss Grove, or along Broadway keeps campus in easy reach by bike or bus; out in Gunbarrel or far South Boulder a car helps. Check the walk to a path or a HOP stop when you weigh a room.

  • What should I check before renting a room in Boulder, CO?

    Ask who is on the lease, which utilities are included, and whether the place holds a Boulder rental license, since the city requires every long-term rental to be licensed and inspected, and an unlicensed room is a sign to look closer. On the deposit, Colorado caps it at two months' rent and the landlord must return it within a month of you leaving - up to 60 days only if the lease says so - with an itemized list of any deductions. Late fees are limited to the greater of $50 or 5 percent of the overdue rent, after a 7-day grace period. See the room in person or on video, and never send a deposit to someone you have not met.

Guide to Finding Rooms for Rent in Boulder, CO


If you're searching for rooms for rent in Boulder, CO, this guide is tailored for students, young professionals, commuters, and new residents aiming to find a room that fits their lifestyle and budget. Whether you're looking for a private room, a furnished space, or a room with utilities included, understanding the rental options in Boulder can help you make informed choices that suit your needs.

What Makes Boulder, CO a Good Place to Rent a Room

Boulder appeals to renters who prioritize proximity to campus areas, access to public transit, and a mix of shared housing and private rentals. Students often focus on rooms near the University of Colorado for convenience, while professionals may prefer neighborhoods with easy downtown access or good walkability. Rooms with utilities included or furnished options can offer more predictable monthly expenses, which many find helpful in managing their budget.

How to Narrow Down Rooms for Rent in Boulder, CO

Start by considering neighborhoods and your commute preferences. Rooms near campus benefit students' schedules, while those close to transit routes or downtown work well for commuters. Filter by room type—private or shared—to balance privacy and affordability. Look for listings that specify features like private bathrooms or furnished rooms to match your comfort requirements.

  • Confirm move-in dates align with your plans.
  • Search for flexible lease terms or sublets if short-term housing is needed.
  • Review security deposits and lease conditions upfront to avoid surprises.

What to Compare Before Renting a Room

Match your budget with lease terms and room amenities. Rooms that include utilities can simplify monthly budgeting but may come with higher rent. Understand whether leases are month-to-month or fixed-term, especially if you need flexibility. Clarify roommate preferences and house rules when considering shared apartments or house shares to ensure a good fit.

How to Avoid Common Room Rental Mistakes in Boulder, CO

Always confirm the legitimacy of listings and confirm the identities of landlords or current tenants. Roomster offers ID check and address check options for listings, which can help build trust. Avoid sending payments before meeting landlords or roommates in person or signing a formal agreement. Use secure payment methods and keep records to protect yourself.

Leverage Roomster’s filters to set your budget, preferred move-in date, and desired room features such as furnished or utilities included. Maintain a complete and honest profile to attract suitable matches and respond promptly to inquiries. Starting your search several weeks to a couple of months before your move-in date improves your chances. Regularly check for newly available rooms to find fresh options.

FAQ

How much should I budget for a room in Boulder, CO?

Costs vary depending on room type and neighborhood. Private and furnished rooms tend to be pricier than shared rooms. Rooms with utilities included simplify budgeting but might cost more. Consider your lifestyle and commute when setting your budget.

Is it better to rent a private room or a shared room in Boulder, CO?

Private rooms offer more privacy and often include amenities like a private bathroom, usually at a higher price. Shared rooms are more affordable but require comfort living with roommates. Your choice depends on your budget and privacy preferences.

What should I ask before renting a room in Boulder, CO?

Inquire about lease length, move-in flexibility, included utilities, roommate expectations, and house rules. Also ask about parking, laundry access, and nearby public transit options.

When should I start searching for rooms for rent in Boulder, CO?

Begin your search several weeks to a couple of months before your planned move-in. This timeframe allows you to explore options, compare listings, and secure a suitable room without rush.

Next Step

Browse current rooms for rent in Boulder, CO on Roomster to find listings that fit your budget, timing, and preferences. Use filters to focus on private or shared rooms, furnished options, and flexible lease terms. Visit Roomster Boulder rooms for rent to start your search today.