Boulder, CO
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Overview
Annual Rev
$59.1k
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$297
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
41 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$113
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Boulder market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +26% $15,359/yr |
| Sauna | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +2% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (8.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
1 bedroom (4.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($249)
3 bedrooms ($166)
2 bedrooms ($111)
1 bedroom ($79)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (51%)
Professionally managed (49%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Boulder market averaged 894 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 18% from a year earlier and down 19% over two years.
An average Boulder listing earns $56K/year. High-performing listings earn $128K, while low-performing listings earn $22K.
Median Boulder home prices by size are 1-bedroom $312K, 2-bedroom $441K, 3-bedroom $586K, and 4+ bedroom $663K.
Average gross yield is 8%, reaching 19% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Boulder is 40%, producing RevPAR of $110 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 12%. They average $101K/year in revenue against a $663K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Boulder. Boulder: Strict. License required, owner-occupancy mandatory, 30-day minimum stay in most zones. Active enforcement with significant fines and compliance checks. Fort Collins: Moderate. Business license required, owner-occupancy needed, density limits by zone. Complaint-driven enforcement, some unlicensed operations exist. Estes Park: Lenient. Business license and sales tax registration required. Light enforcement, many operate without full compliance. Longmont: Strict. License required, owner-occupancy mandatory, caps on permits. Active enforcement with inspections and penalties. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Boulder Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 18% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 17%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Internet (99%), Kitchen (98%), Parking (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+94%), Washing Machine (+86%), Gym (+66%).
Average daily rate in Boulder is $345, up 24% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.
Guests in Boulder book an average of 40 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 35 days for 1-bedroom listings to 47 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 28% higher than weekday occupancy.