Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO from $800 with Swimming Pool (35 Rentals)

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property at 2835 Springdale Ln

$1,250

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$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5

2835 Springdale Ln

BoulderCO80303
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Canyon Club
$1,310 - $1,940
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$1,310 - $1,940

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Canyon Club

1811 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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Apex 5510
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$1,411 - $2,588
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$1,405 - $2,582
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Apex 5510

5510 Spine RdBoulder, CO 80301
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Meadow Creek
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$1,419 - $2,392
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$1,367 - $2,340
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Meadow Creek

5131 Williams Fork TrlBoulder, CO 80301
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Blue Sky Lofts
$1,435 - $1,460
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$1,400 - $1,425
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$35

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$1,435 - $1,460
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Blue Sky Lofts

2905 Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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Mysa at The Crossing
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$1,501 - $2,709
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$1,476 - $2,684
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Mysa at The Crossing

3773 Canfield StBoulder, CO 80301
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Timber Ridge Apartments
$1,565 - $1,835
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$1,480 - $1,750
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$85

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$1,565 - $1,835
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Timber Ridge Apartments

1025 Adams CirBoulder, CO 80303
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The View on 26th
$1,585 - $4,165
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$1,210 - $3,790
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The View on 26th

1853 26th StBoulder, CO 80302
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Buffalo Canyon
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$1,645 - $4,475
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$1,295 - $4,125
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Buffalo Canyon

730 29th StBoulder, CO 80303
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2121 Canyon
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$1,649 - $2,999
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$1,299 - $2,649
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2121 Canyon

2121 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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property at 645 Manhattan Pl

$1,680

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$1,680

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$1,680

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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645 Manhattan Pl, Unit 102, Unit 102

645 Manhattan Pl
BoulderCO80303
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The Habitat Apartments
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$1,825 - $3,306
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$1,823 - $3,304
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$2

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$1,825 - $3,306
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The Habitat Apartments

6255 Habitat DrBoulder, CO 80301
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Weathervane
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$1,831 - $2,455
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$1,810 - $2,434
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Weathervane

5801-5847 Arapahoe AveBoulder, CO 80303
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The Armory
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$1,849 - $6,485
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$1,824 - $6,460
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$25

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$1,849 - $6,485
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The Armory

4730-4790 BroadwayBoulder, CO 80304
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property at 5126 Williams Fork Trl

$1,880

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$1,880

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$1,880

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 19

5126 Williams Fork Trl, Unit 205, Unit 205

5126 Williams Fork Trl
BoulderCO80301
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Verdant
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$1,948 - $2,360
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$1,934 - $2,346
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Verdant

4970 Meredith WayBoulder, CO 80303
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Parker off Pearl
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$1,970 - $2,010
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$1,905 - $1,945
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$65

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$1,970 - $2,010
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Parker off Pearl

1155 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
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The Magwood
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$2,048 - $3,957
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$2,041 - $3,950
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The Magwood

2850-2890 Kalmia AveBoulder, CO 80301
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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 $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boulder?

The cheapest apartment in Boulder is Park Mesa which is listed at $955, while the average apartment in Boulder costs $5,037.

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 7,194 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 $1,372 which is $3,665 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boulder.

Expert Rental Resources

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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.