
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO from $870 (42 Rentals)


Tantra Lake

Nest on Thunderbird

Nest on Osage

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East Village Flats

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Park Mesa

701 Arapahoe
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Depot Square

1537 9th St

Meadow Creek

Flatiron View Apartments

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SPARKwest

Ledges on 29th

Lumine

The Cove
Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
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1135 35th St

Elder Square Apartments

Mohawk Drive Apartments

1821 22nd St

5126 Williams Fork Trail

2019 Grove St

Creekside Apartments

Broadway Apartments
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Mohawk Green Apartments

929 11th St

Timber Ridge Apartments

Valencia Gardens

Glenlake

695 Manhattan Dr

The Habitat Apartments

Portland Place Apartments
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925 30th St

78 W Walnut St

San Juan del Centro Apartments

2301 Goss St

Remington Post Condominiums

30PRL Apartments

1818-1828 Arapahoe Ave

Maple Creek
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1631 19th St

2460-2470 9th Street
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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 | $1,999 | $900 | $3,123 |
| Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,189 | $955 | $4,265 |
| Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $870 | $4,710 |
| Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,316 | $975 | $7,063 |
| Boulder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,893 | $1,205 | $7,600 |
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Best Local Schools in Boulder, CO
Bear Creek Elementary School
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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 $1,312.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boulder?
The cheapest apartment in Boulder is Tantra Lake which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Boulder costs $5,151.
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 6,051 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 $1,204 which is $3,947 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boulder.
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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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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.