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$835 - $2,055
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Base Rent$795 - $2,015
Required Monthly Fees$40
Total Monthly Price$835 - $2,055
East Village Flats - Historical Access
2885 E Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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880 30th St
880 30th StBoulder, CO 80303
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$900 - $1,725
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Base Rent$900 - $1,725
Total Monthly Price$900 - $1,725
Gaslamp - Historical Access
910 28th StBoulder, CO 80303
4570 Arapahoe Ave
BoulderCO80303
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$1,100
Total Monthly Price
Base Rent$1,100
Total Monthly Price$1,100
2623 Sherwood Cir, Unit 2623 Sherwood
2623 Sherwood CirBoulder, CO 80304
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$1,300 - $1,830
Total Monthly Price
Base Rent$1,300 - $1,830
Total Monthly Price$1,300 - $1,830
Nest on 30th - 8201
2995 Eagle WayBoulder, CO 80301
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$1,312 - $1,968
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Base Rent$1,312 - $1,968
Total Monthly Price$1,312 - $1,968
Annex Flats
1603 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,348 - $2,827
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Base Rent$1,348 - $2,827
Total Monthly Price$1,348 - $2,827
Flatiron View Apartments
4920 Thunderbird CirBoulder, CO 80303
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$1,350 - $1,830
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Base Rent$1,350 - $1,830
Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $1,830
Nest on Thunderbird - 8203
4917 Thunderbird DrBoulder, CO 80303
2830 E College Ave
BoulderCO80303
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$1,350 - $1,888
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Base Rent$1,350 - $1,888
Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $1,888
Nest on Osage - 8202
4990 Osage DrBoulder, CO 80303
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$1,350
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Base Rent$1,350
Total Monthly Price$1,350
Harvest Manor Apartments
1444 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,359 - $2,288
Total Monthly Price
Base Rent$1,359 - $2,288
Total Monthly Price$1,359 - $2,288
Kimberly Court Apartments
4920 Thunderbird CirBoulder, CO 80303
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$1,360
Total Monthly Price
Base Rent$1,325
Required Monthly Fees$35
Total Monthly Price$1,360
Blue Sky Lofts
2905 Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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$1,370 - $1,670
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Base Rent$995 - $1,295
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The Phoenix
2905-2915 E College AveBoulder, CO 80303
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$1,370 - $1,595
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Base Rent$1,370 - $1,595
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Park Mesa
640-680 S Lashley LnBoulder, CO 80305
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$1,395
Total Monthly Price
Base Rent$1,395
Total Monthly Price$1,395
St. Moritz
1055 30th StBoulder, CO 80303
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$1,400 - $1,650
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Base Rent$1,400 - $1,650
Total Monthly Price$1,400 - $1,650
Ledges on 29th
2820 29th StBoulder, CO 80301
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$1,400 - $1,680
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Base Rent$1,395 - $1,675
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Spruce Street Apartments
2415 Spruce StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,409 - $2,659
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Base Rent$1,403 - $2,653
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Apex 5510
5510 Spine RdBoulder, CO 80301
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$1,410 - $1,866
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Glenlake
2995-2995 Glenwood DrBoulder, CO 80301
2707 Valmont Rd, Unit Twomile Creek
2707 Valmont Rd
BoulderCO80304
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$1,440 - $2,363
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Base Rent$1,388 - $2,311
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Meadow Creek
5131 Williams Fork TrlBoulder, CO 80301
533 22nd St
BoulderCO80302
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$1,450
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Base Rent$1,450
Total Monthly Price$1,450
2707 Valmont Rd Apt 107D, Unit Two Mile Creek - 107D
2707 Valmont Rd Apt 107DBoulder, CO 80304
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$1,450 - $1,940
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Base Rent$1,450 - $1,940
Total Monthly Price$1,450 - $1,940
Depot Square
3195 Pearl PkyBoulder, CO 80301
4236 Piedra Pl
BoulderCO80301
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$1,495 - $2,190
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Base Rent$1,495 - $2,190
Total Monthly Price$1,495 - $2,190
The Ellipse
3705 Canfield StBoulder, CO 80301
3300 Bridger Trl, Unit 205
3300 Bridger Trl
BoulderCO80301
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$1,500
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Base Rent$1,500
Total Monthly Price$1,500
701 Arapahoe
701 Arapahoe AveBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,535 - $1,560
Total Monthly Price
Base Rent$1,500 - $1,525
Required Monthly Fees$35
Total Monthly Price$1,535 - $1,560
Timber Ridge Apartments
1025 Adams CirBoulder, CO 80303
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$1,545
Total Monthly Price
Base Rent$1,545
Total Monthly Price$1,545
2939 Marine Street
2939 Marine StBoulder, CO 80303
3597 Nottingham Ct
BoulderCO80304
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$1,555 - $2,200
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Base Rent$1,550 - $2,195
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Mohawk Green Apartments
704-710 Mohawk DrBoulder, CO 80303
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$1,574 - $2,425
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Base Rent$1,549 - $2,400
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2000 Walnut
2000 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
1842 Canyon Blvd
BoulderCO80302
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$1,580 - $1,650
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Base Rent$1,580 - $1,650
Total Monthly Price$1,580 - $1,650
Lumine
2665-2805 28th StBoulder, CO 80301
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$1,595
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Base Rent$1,595
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Canyon Club
1811 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,595
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Base Rent$1,595
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Angel's Fortress Apartments
1301 30th StBoulder, CO 80303
3240 Iris Ave, Unit 206
3240 Iris Ave
BoulderCO80301
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645 Manhattan Pl
BoulderCO80303
3050 Corona Trl
BoulderCO80301
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$1,625
Total Monthly Price
Base Rent$1,606
Required Monthly Fees$19
Total Monthly Price$1,625
Saga Boulder
955 BroadwayBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,639 - $2,109
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Base Rent$1,630 - $2,100
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Coronado Apartments
4977 Moorhead AveBoulder, CO 80305
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$1,646
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Base Rent$1,600
Required Monthly Fees$46
Total Monthly Price$1,646
Wimbledon Condominium
3009 Madison AveBoulder, CO 80303
2205 Arapahoe Ave, Unit Apartment 8
2205 Arapahoe Ave
BoulderCO80302
5540 Stonewall Pl, Unit #13
5540 Stonewall Pl
BoulderCO80303
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$1,673 - $11,013
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Base Rent$1,665 - $11,005
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Gunbarrel Center
5340 Gunbarrel Center CtBoulder, CO 80301
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$1,692 - $6,361
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Base Rent$1,626 - $6,295
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The Armory
4775 13th StBoulder, CO 80304
1155 35th St
BoulderCO80303
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Boulder, CO Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boulder?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Boulder Studio Apartments | $2,095 | $905 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,116 | $900 | $4,354 |
| Cheap Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,372 | $835 | $5,206 |
| Cheap Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,896 | $835 | $6,975 |
| Cheap Boulder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,571 | $1,570 | $8,046 |
| Boulder 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,037 | $1,100 | $6,975 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boulder, CO
Pricing Updated: 09/23/2026Current apartment rentals in the Boulder, CO area range in price from $835 to $24,779 with an overall median price of $2,126. The three Boulder neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South 45th at $1,637, Table Mesa South at $1,640, and Table Mesa at $1,646. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boulder Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| South 45th | $1,637 | $1,348 | 79 |
| Table Mesa South | $1,640 | $835 | 129 |
| Table Mesa | $1,646 | $835 | 128 |
| Devils Thumb Rolling Hills | $1,653 | $835 | 133 |
| Tantra Circle | $1,661 | $835 | 136 |
| Majestic Heights | $1,671 | $835 | 138 |
| South Boulder | $1,671 | $835 | 138 |
| Baseline Sub | $1,672 | $835 | 53 |
| Columbine | $1,681 | $835 | 73 |
| Downtown Boulder | $1,687 | $1,312 | 20 |
Cheapest Available Boulder Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Boulder, CO is a 2 Beds unit found at The Lodge Boulder - Historical Access in the Main Campus neighborhood priced from $835. East Village Flats - Historical Access in the Main Campus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $835. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boulder apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Lodge Boulder - Historical Access | 2BR/1BA - A | 2BR, 1BA | $835 |
| East Village Flats - Historical Access | 3BR/2BA - B | 3BR, 2BA | $835 |
| Mountainaire - Historical Access | 2BR/1BA | 2BR, 1BA | $855 |
| Gaslamp - Historical Access | 3BR/2BA | 3BR, 2BA | $900 |
| Buffalo Canyon | 1 Bed Ground Floor; Compact + Designer Kitchen | 1BR, 1BA | $1,275 |
| 1410 19th St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,295 |
| Flatiron View Apartments | Caribou | 1BR, 1BA | $1,348 |
| Nest on Osage - 8202 | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,350 |
| Nest on Thunderbird - 8203 | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO
As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boulder area is the $0.31 price per square foot 2623 Sherwood Cir Model at 2623 Sherwood Cir, Unit 2623 Sherwood in the Palo Park neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Boulder apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 4507-4515 Driftwood Pl in the Gunbarrel Green neighborhood starting at $2,159 with a $1.54 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boulder apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2623 Sherwood Cir, Unit 2623 Sherwood | 2623 Sherwood Cir | 5BR, 4BA | $0.31 |
| 4507-4515 Driftwood Pl | 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 3BR, 1.5BA | $1.54 |
| Dakotas Apartments | 2B FOR $ OF 1!! 1st Level Corner Unit w/ DW | 2BR, 1BA | $1.67 |
| The Lotus | 2x2 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.64 |
| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR, 4BA | $1.35 |
| Henley and Remy Apartments | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath Plus Den - Henley | 1BR, 1.5BA | $1.88 |
| The Habitat Apartments | Catalpa 2-Bedroom Apartment in Boulder, CO | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.79 |
| Gaslamp - Historical Access | 3BR/2BA | 3BR, 2BA | $0.85 |
| Union Baseline | Renovated 2x2 TH | 2BR, 2BA | $1.86 |
| Mountainaire - Historical Access | 2BR/1BA - ALT | 2BR, 1BA | $1.30 |
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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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Eisenhower Elementary School
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Public School - Grades PK-5 (308)
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Boulder Valley Re 2 School District
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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 $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boulder?
The cheapest apartment in Boulder is Buffalo Canyon which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in Boulder costs $2,126.
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 4,829 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 $1,145 which is $981 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boulder.
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