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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boulder, CO

Pricing Updated: 09/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Boulder, CO area range in price from $751 to $7,752 with an overall median price of $3,888. The three Boulder neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Baseline at $900, Table Mesa South at $900, and Tantra Circle at $900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boulder Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Baseline$1,970$90044
Table Mesa South$2,095$90095
Tantra Circle$2,095$900106
Goss Grove$2,231$1,19572
East Chautauqua$2,267$90065
Columbine$2,325$90088
Devils Thumb Rolling Hills$2,325$900104
Gunbarrel Green$2,419$1,47945
Gunbarrel$2,474$1,47923
Table Mesa$2,497$90085

Cheapest Available Boulder Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boulder, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Union Baseline in the Main Campus neighborhood priced from $120. 1501 Broadway St in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boulder apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union Baseline1x1C Renovated1BR,1BA$120
1501 Broadway St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Park Mesa0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
Goss Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Canyon Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
3069 BroadwayD1BR,1BA$1,200
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Nest on Thunderbird1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boulder area is the $0.38 price per square foot SFR Model at 920 Grant Pl in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Boulder apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,949 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boulder apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
920 Grant PlSFR6BR,4BA$0.38
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.62
Laguna GardensTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.00
GlenlakeThe Grand Mesa2BR,1.5BA$1.88
Violet on Broadway2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.99
The Habitat ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$1.89
2019 Grove St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
Creekside ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2.02
Elder Square ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.97
Flatiron View ApartmentsAudubon2BR,1BA$2.00

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Boulder Overview

If you enjoy mountain views and outdoor living, then you've come to the right place. Boulder, Colorado sits at the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills. With a population of under 100,000, it's a nice size city to live and work in. It's also home to the University of Colorado.

Why live in Boulder, CO?

Boulder is a wonderful city if you're looking for a community of friendly people. Also, there is plenty of employment to go around, and you'll have access to farm fresh food. For beer lovers, Boulder has seven micro breweries, and those that love coffee the city is home to thirty coffee shops. In addition, rents are affordable, and you have the Rocky Mountains in your backyard. If you like the great outdoors, you'll love Boulder. Finally, if you don't have a car, you can still get around easily.

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Getting Around Boulder, CO

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boulder?

The cheapest apartment in Boulder is Union Baseline which is listed at $120, while the average apartment in Boulder costs $3,888.

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 4,570 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 $932 which is $2,956 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boulder.

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