Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO from $870 (63 Rentals)

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East Village Flats
$1,585 - $1,640
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$1,265 - $2,000
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$40

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$1,305 - $2,040
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East Village Flats

2885 E Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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Meadow Creek
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$1,630 - $2,249
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$1,377 - $2,340
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Meadow Creek

5131 Williams Fork TrlBoulder, CO 80301
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Flatiron View Apartments
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$1,634 - $2,479
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$1,376 - $2,542
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Flatiron View Apartments

4920 Thunderbird CirBoulder, CO 80303
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The View on 26th
$1,725 - $3,070
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$1,210 - $3,790
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The View on 26th

1853 26th StBoulder, CO 80302
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Elder Square Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,725 - $2,000
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$1,425 - $1,995
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$5

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$1,430 - $2,000
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Elder Square Apartments

1245 Elder AveBoulder, CO 80304
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property at 2707 Valmont Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit 101B, Unit 101B

2707 Valmont Rd
BoulderCO80304
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Mohawk Green Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,795 - $1,800
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$1,550 - $1,795
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$5

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$1,555 - $1,800
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Mohawk Green Apartments

704-710 Mohawk DrBoulder, CO 80303
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Portland Place Apartments
$1,895 - $1,912
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$1,895 - $2,550
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$17

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$1,912 - $2,567
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Portland Place Apartments

911-933 Portland PlBoulder, CO 80304
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Timber Ridge Apartments
$1,815 - $1,835
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$1,480 - $1,750
Required Monthly Fees
$85

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$1,565 - $1,835
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8

Timber Ridge Apartments

1025 Adams CirBoulder, CO 80303
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Coronado Apartments
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$1,850 - $2,104
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$1,645 - $2,095
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Coronado Apartments

4977 Moorhead AveBoulder, CO 80305
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property at 4753 White Rock Cir

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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4753 White Rock Cir

BoulderCO80301
property at 5126 Williams Fork Trl

$1,880

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$1,880

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$1,880

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5126 Williams Fork Trl, Unit 205, Unit 205

5126 Williams Fork Trl
BoulderCO80301
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Park Mesa
$1,895 - $2,020
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$870 - $2,020

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Park Mesa

640-680 S Lashley LnBoulder, CO 80305
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property at 3030 Oneal Pkwy

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3030 Oneal Pkwy

BoulderCO80301

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The Habitat Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,953 - $2,578
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$1,615 - $3,449
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The Habitat Apartments

6255 Habitat DrBoulder, CO 80301
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Valencia Gardens
$2,000 - $2,800
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$1,500 - $2,450
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Valencia Gardens

2734 Juniper AveBoulder, CO 80304
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Mysa at The Crossing
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$2,110 - $2,394
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$1,658 - $2,919
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Mysa at The Crossing

3773 Canfield StBoulder, CO 80301
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78 W Walnut St
2 Bedroom Apartments

78 W Walnut St

1360 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
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Tantra Lake
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tantra Lake

1000 W Moorhead CirBoulder, CO 80305
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2301 Goss St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2301 Goss St

2301 Goss StBoulder, CO 80302
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SPARKwest
2 Bedroom Apartments

SPARKwest

3215 Bluff StBoulder, CO 80301
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30PRL Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

30PRL Apartments

2360 30th StBoulder, CO 80301
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property at 3130 Folsom St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 18

3130 Folsom St

BoulderCO80304
property at 3295 34th St

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 7

3295 34th St

BoulderCO80301
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1631 19th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1631 19th St

1631 19th StBoulder, CO 80302

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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 $1,385.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boulder?

The cheapest apartment in Boulder is Mountainaire which is listed at $1,385, while the average apartment in Boulder costs $5,065.

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 6,430 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 $1,256 which is $3,809 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.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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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.