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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Studio Apartments | $1,945 | $787 | $3,086 |
Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,144 | $843 | $4,205 |
| Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $870 | $5,242 |
| Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,008 | $1,230 | $6,459 |
| Boulder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,416 | $1,570 | $6,120 |
There are currently 5178 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Boulder, CO that range in price from $843 to $4,205. Outer Central, Arapahoe Ridge and Transit Village are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Boulder with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Central | 372 | $1,958 | $843 |
| Arapahoe Ridge | 165 | $2,120 | $1,150 |
| Transit Village | 146 | $2,261 | $843 |
| Parkside | 144 | $2,276 | $843 |
| Northfield Commons | 143 | $2,293 | $843 |
| Sale Lake | 143 | $2,288 | $843 |
| Noble Park | 141 | $2,307 | $843 |
| Melody Heights | 138 | $2,293 | $843 |
| Winding Trail | 138 | $2,307 | $843 |
| Mapleton Hill | 136 | $2,307 | $843 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Boulder, CO is found at Contour in the Crossroads neighborhood and is 1,175 square feet priced from $3,399. Two Nine North has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,030 square feet and currently listed start at $2,961. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Boulder:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contour | TH2 | 1,175 Sq Ft | $3,399 |
| Two Nine North | Anthracite | 1,030 Sq Ft | $2,961 |
| Boulder Creek | Keystone | 932 Sq Ft | $2,316 |
| The Habitat Apartments | Birch 1-Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Boulder, CO | 925 Sq Ft | $1,833 |
| Boulder Commons | Ruby - Pearl at Boulder Commons | 910 Sq Ft | $2,949 |
| Pearl at Boulder Commons | Ruby | 910 Sq Ft | $2,949 |
| Meadow Creek | Park Place Premier | 830 Sq Ft | $1,795 |
| S'PARK Apartments | Timber | A04 | 818 Sq Ft | $2,449 |
| Spruce at Boulder Commons | Ash | 785 Sq Ft | $2,484 |
| Depot Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 705 Sq Ft | $1,622 |
As of July 31, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Boulder, CO is the 1bd Model starting from $843 at Annex Flats in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood. The second most affordable Boulder 1 Bedroom is the One Bed Model at South Street Apartments starting at $1,300 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Boulder is currently $2,144. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Boulder:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Annex Flats | 1bd | $843 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | $1,300 |
| Grove Street Apartments | One Bed | $1,300 |
| Nest on Osage - 8202 | One Bedroom | $1,345 |
| Nest on Thunderbird - 8203 | A1 | $1,345 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | $1,345 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | $1,400 |
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | $1,400 |
| Goss Commons | One Bed | $1,455 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Boulder is at Annex Flats listed at $843.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Boulder is $2,144.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Boulder is a 1,175 square feet unit starting from $3,399 at Contour.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Boulder is currently 583 sq ft.
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