Boulder Short-Term Rental Homes for Sale

Short-term rental homes in Boulder: the numbers this week

11 short-term rental homes are for sale in Boulder this week, $165K to $5.85M; the median short-term rental homes is listed at $1.34M for 1,954 square feet, $658 a foot. 82 percent of the sampled listings have no HOA. The charts below are drawn from those listings, not from a report about them.

Short-term rental homes in Boulder by ZIP code

What the median short-term rental homes in Boulder costs per month

About short-term rental homes in Boulder

The short-term rental homes for sale in Boulder above are every MLS listing that calls out short-term rental use: homes with a current license, condos in buildings that allow nightly rentals, homes sold with bookings, and homes in the Boulder zones where short-term rentals are allowed. Buyers searching Boulder short-term rental homes also search Airbnb homes for sale, VRBO homes, STR properties, vacation rental investment, nightly rental homes and turnkey rentals, and this page carries all of them. As of September 28, 2026 this page shows 11 short-term rental homes for sale in Boulder , and the count updates the moment a home lists or closes.

The license is local. Every Boulder jurisdiction writes its own short-term rental rule: primary-residence only, a license cap, a ban outside commercial zones, or wide open. The address decides.

Licenses rarely transfer. You apply fresh after closing. Where licenses are capped, a wait list applies. Never count income you do not have a license for.

Financing. Lenders treat short-term rental income cautiously. Second-home and investment loans work; the down payment is 10 to 25 percent.

Questions people ask about short-term rental homes in Boulder

How many short-term rental homes are for sale in Boulder right now?

11 this week, $165K to $5.85M, median $1.34M. The grid at the top of this page is the live MLS list and refreshes daily. More: Short-Term Rental Rules in Denver and Front Range Cities.

How big are the short-term rental homes in Boulder?

280 to 6,625 square feet across this week's sample, 3 beds most common. Price per square foot runs $658 at the median. More: Short-Term Rental Rules in Denver and Front Range Cities.

Which ZIP code has the most short-term rental homes in Boulder?

80302 with 7 in this week's sample, then 80304 with 2. More: Short-Term Rental Rules in Denver and Front Range Cities.

What should I check before making an offer on short-term rental homes in Boulder?

The price per square foot against the other listings on this page ($658 is the median), the days on market, the HOA or metro district if there is one, the sewer line and roof age on older homes, and whether the seller pays a closing-cost credit or a rate buydown. More: Seller concessions for Colorado buyers.

What is the median price of short-term rental homes in Boulder?

$1.34M at list this week, for a median 1,954 square feet, $658 a square foot. Compare two on the per-foot number and the condition before the list price. More: Can I afford a home now?.

Can I buy short-term rental home in Boulder with a low down payment?

Yes. Colorado down-payment assistance works at a 620 credit score, FHA takes 3.5 percent down, VA zero where the buyer qualifies, and a seller credit covers closing costs. On the median $1.34M short-term rental homes that is $46,865 down at 3.5 percent. More: Can I afford a home now?.

Can I run an Airbnb in Boulder?

It depends on the jurisdiction and the HOA. Some allow it with a license, some limit it to your primary residence, some ban it outside commercial zones. We check the address and the covenants before you write.

How is short-term rental income taxed?

Lodging and sales taxes on each stay, income tax on the profit, and depreciation on the property. A CPA who knows rentals pays for themselves. More: Maximizing Rental Income for Colorado Landlords.