
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO from $800 (91 Rentals)
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Goss Street Apartments

Canyon Place Apartments

2295 Goss Cir E
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Canyon Crest Apartments

South Street Apartments

Spruce Street Apartments

Nest on Thunderbird

Blue Sky Lofts

Canyon Club

Park Mesa

Buffalo Canyon

1920 Canyon Blvd

Harvest Manor Apartments
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Glenlake

Kimberly Court Apartments

Grove Street Apartments

Pepper Park

Goss Commons

Flatiron View Apartments

Meadow Creek

3500 Hayden Pl
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Mohawk Green Apartments

The Cove

Elder Square Apartments

Angel's Fortress Apartments

Ledges on 29th

Timber Ridge Apartments

Tantra Lake

Mysa at The Crossing

Mohawk Drive Apartments

Weathervane

Depot Square
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3690 Broadway

Boulder View

Lumine

1811 22nd St

1821 22nd St

Valencia Gardens

Parc Mosaic Apartment Homes
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Coronado Apartments

(PAST) Parker Off Pearl

3075 Broadway St
Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boulder?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Boulder Studio Apartments | $2,087 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,313 | $1,100 | $4,427 |
Cheap Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,676 | $915 | $5,676 |
Cheap Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,894 | $1,550 | $6,120 |
Cheap Boulder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,734 | $1,599 | $7,752 |
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Boulder, CO Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boulder, CO
Pricing Updated: 09/18/2025Current apartment rentals in the Boulder, CO area range in price from $751 to $14,850 with an overall median price of $3,895. The three Boulder neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ninth Street at $915, Devils Thumb Rolling Hills at $900, and Table Mesa South at $900. 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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Ninth Street | $2,181 | $915 | 115 |
Devils Thumb Rolling Hills | $2,189 | $900 | 91 |
Table Mesa South | $2,189 | $900 | 89 |
Tantra Circle | $2,189 | $900 | 94 |
Goss Grove | $2,206 | $915 | 73 |
Columbine | $2,250 | $900 | 70 |
Table Mesa | $2,250 | $900 | 80 |
Majestic Heights | $2,287 | $900 | 101 |
Baseline | $2,295 | $900 | 34 |
East Chautauqua | $2,295 | $900 | 53 |
Cheapest Available Boulder Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Boulder, CO is a 2 Beds unit found at 2000 Walnut in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood priced from $915. 2121 Canyon in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $915. 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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2000 Walnut | Individual Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $915 |
2121 Canyon | Individual Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $915 |
Goss Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Canyon Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Nest on Thunderbird | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Glenlake | The Granby | 1BR,1BA | $1,368 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO
As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boulder area is the $0.65 price per square foot 1224 11th St Model at 1224 11th St, Unit 0 in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,100. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1224 11th St, Unit 0 | 1224 11th St | 1BR,2BA | $0.65 |
Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.62 |
Laguna Gardens | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
Henley and Remy Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath - Remy | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
Violet on Broadway | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
The Habitat Apartments | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
2019 Grove St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Creekside Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
Elder Square Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Flatiron View Apartments | Audubon | 2BR,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.
Best Local Schools in Boulder, CO
Bear Creek Elementary School
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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 $1,368.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boulder?
The cheapest apartment in Boulder is Spruce Street Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Boulder costs $3,895.
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 3,928 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 $1,055 which is $2,840 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boulder.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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