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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boulder, CO

Pricing Updated: 06/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Boulder, CO area range in price from $640 to $13,799 with an overall median price of $4,052. The three Boulder neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lower Arapahoe at $900, East Chautauqua at $900, and Newlands 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
Lower Arapahoe$2,313$900173
East Chautauqua$2,352$900119
Newlands$2,395$900162
Old North Boulder$2,421$900206
Baseline$2,468$900161
Hillside Grandview UofC$2,480$1,350166
Devils Thumb Rolling Hills$2,520$1,595129
University Hill$2,520$1,395120
Twenty Ninth Street$2,528$900173
North Broadway Holiday$2,597$1,49580

Cheapest Available Boulder Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boulder, CO is a Studio unit found at Golden West in the Main Campus neighborhood priced from $900. Canyon Crest Apartments in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boulder apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden WestStudioStudio,1BA$900
Canyon Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,350
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,375
Ledges on 29thStudioStudio,1BA$1,390
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,395
1920 Canyon Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Kimberly Court ApartmentsFlagstaff1BR,1BA$1,423
Nest on Thunderbird2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,448
Nest on OsageUnit Type C2BR,1BA$1,448

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boulder area is the $1.44 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Boulder apartment is the Catalpa Model at The Habitat Apartments starting at $1,899 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Gunbarrel Green 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.
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.44
The Habitat ApartmentsCatalpa2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Henley and Remy Apartments1 Bed 1.5 Bath 970 Sq Ft - Henley1BR,1.5BA$2.26
Nest on OsageUnit Type C2BR,1BA$1.66
Sterling ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.89
1821 22nd StTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.06
Flatiron View ApartmentsAudubon2BR,1BA$2.24
Nest on Thunderbird2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.83
The CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30
Golden West1x11BR,1BA$2.04

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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 $1,448.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boulder?

The cheapest apartment in Boulder is Golden West which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Boulder costs $4,052.

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 4,019 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 $1,191 which is $2,861 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boulder.

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