
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO from $955 (62 Rentals)


Golden West

2037 Walnut St

Buffalo Canyon

South Street Apartments

Spruce Street Apartments

Grove Street Apartments

The Phoenix

Kimberly Court Apartments

1090 30th St
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1920 Canyon Blvd

Pepper Park

Canyon Crest Apartments

Blue Sky Lofts

1567 9th St

Tantra Lake

Flatiron View Apartments

Goss Commons

2301 Goss St

Glenlake
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Mohawk Green Apartments

Mohawk Drive Apartments

Elder Square Apartments

The Cove

Timber Ridge Apartments

Apex 5510

1000 W Moorhead Cir

3161 Madison Ave R315

701 Arapahoe
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Depot Square

Coronado Apartments

Ledges on 29th

Uptown Broadway

Boulder View

1240 Cedar Ave

Verdant

Harvest Manor Apartments

Gunbarrel Center
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774 19th St

The Habitat Apartments

Mysa at The Crossing

Canyon Club

Angel's Fortress Apartments

Valencia Gardens

Dunn Memorial Housing - 55+ Community

Marine

30PRL Apartments

3069 Broadway
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boulder?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Studio Apartments | $2,007 | $900 | $3,049 |
| Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $955 | $4,251 |
| Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,419 | $965 | $4,500 |
| Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,020 | $965 | $6,518 |
| Boulder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,519 | $1,195 | $8,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boulder Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Boulder?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Boulder is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boulder?
The cheapest apartment in Boulder is Park Mesa which is listed at $955, while the average apartment in Boulder costs $9,527.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Boulder?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9,145 regular apartments in Boulder that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Boulder?
Cheap apartments in Boulder have an average cost of $1,726 which is $7,801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boulder.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

