Best In Colorado Real Estateβ’: Boulder
2026-10-01
π 100.0% of Boulder County ZIP codes now have median gross rent above $1,500 β ALEX Intelligence, October 1, 2026.
This isn't just a rent hike; it's a new market floor. Every ZIP code in Boulder County now operates above $1,500 in median gross rent β a structural shift with profound implications for housing policy, investment, and long-term community stability.
How can affordability programs succeed when even the most accessible units are now unaffordable to median-income households? The data from ALEX Intelligence shows that policy must evolve beyond price caps to address the underlying market rigidity.
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Share of ZIP Codes With Median Gross Rent Above $1,500 (ALEX Intelligence β 2026)
#1 Boulder County <- this market
#2 ZIP 80027 β $2,334
#3 ZIP 80305 β $2,311
#4 ZIP 80023 β $2,124
#5 ZIP 80540 β $2,112
#6 ZIP 80026 β $2,104
#7 ZIP 80304 β $2,075
#8 ZIP 80301 β $2,074
#9 ZIP 80466 β $2,067
#10 ZIP 80020 β $2,052
Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-01-boulder-threshold-gross-rent-1500-zcta
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Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA
Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies
Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al.
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Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 Β· ALEX Intelligence computation
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Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Director, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
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Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Director, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services · TREC Consumer Protection Notice · trec.texas.gov



