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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Studio Apartments | $1,951 | $1,250 | $3,123 |
| Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,074 | $955 | $5,795 |
| Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,385 | $870 | $4,700 |
Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,151 | $990 | $6,652 |
| Boulder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,527 | $1,220 | $6,680 |
There are currently 1065 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Boulder, CO that range in price from $990 to $9,098. Outer Central, Transit Village and Old North Boulder are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 3 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Boulder with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Central | 77 | $2,816 | $990 |
| Transit Village | 32 | $3,275 | $990 |
| Old North Boulder | 29 | $2,239 | $990 |
| Flagstaff | 28 | $2,564 | $990 |
| Interurban Park | 28 | $3,275 | $990 |
| Lower Chautauqua | 28 | $2,564 | $990 |
| Mapleton Hill | 28 | $2,564 | $990 |
| Williams Village | 28 | $3,275 | $990 |
| Noble Park | 27 | $2,503 | $990 |
| East Boulder | 26 | $2,327 | $990 |
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Boulder, CO is found at The Armory in the Palo Park neighborhood and is 2,413 square feet priced from $4,961. S'PARK Apartments in the Crossroads neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,828 square feet and currently listed start at $4,550. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Boulder:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Armory | TH-10d | 2,413 Sq Ft | $4,961 |
| S'PARK Apartments | Timber | TOWNHOME | 1,828 Sq Ft | $4,550 |
| Spruce at Boulder Commons | Locust | 1,812 Sq Ft | $5,153 |
| Contour | C3 | 1,545 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Parc Mosaic | Design 3C with Townhome | 1,440 Sq Ft | $4,632 |
| Gunbarrel Center | C1 | 1,422 Sq Ft | $3,082 |
| The View on 26th | Juniper | 1,358 Sq Ft | $3,990 |
| Wonderland Creek | PONDEROSA | 1,308 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Meredith House | Meredith House | C3 | 1,202 Sq Ft | $3,898 |
As of April 02, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Boulder, CO is the 3BR/3BA Model starting from $1,698 at Gaslamp in the Main Campus neighborhood. The second most affordable Boulder 3 Bedroom is the W 3/2eF 50 Model at SPARKwest starting at $1,898 in the Crossroads neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Boulder is currently $3,151. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Boulder:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Gaslamp | 3BR/3BA | $1,698 |
| SPARKwest | W 3/2eF 50 | $1,898 |
| The Ellipse | 3 bed | $2,125 |
| Nest on Thunderbird - 8203 | C1 | $2,349 |
| Meadow Creek | Boardwalk Premier | $2,372 |
| Portland Place Apartments | 3BR/1.0BA | $2,564 |
| Gunbarrel Center | C1 | $3,082 |
| S'PARK Apartments | Meredith House | C3 | $3,898 |
| Meredith House | Meredith House | C3 | $3,898 |
| The View on 26th | Juniper | $3,990 |
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Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Boulder is at Gaslamp listed at $1,698.
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Boulder is $3,151.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Boulder is a 2,413 square feet unit starting from $4,961 at The Armory.
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Boulder is currently 1,260 sq ft.
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