Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO from $800 (13 Rentals)

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Flatiron View Apartments
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$1,402 - $2,568
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$1,376 - $2,542
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Flatiron View Apartments

4920 Thunderbird CirBoulder, CO 80303
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The Habitat Apartments
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$1,643 - $3,477
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$1,615 - $3,449
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The Habitat Apartments

6255 Habitat DrBoulder, CO 80301
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Mysa at The Crossing
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$1,683 - $2,944
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$1,658 - $2,919
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Mysa at The Crossing

3773 Canfield StBoulder, CO 80301
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Gunbarrel Center
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$1,699 - $5,008
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$1,691 - $5,000
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Gunbarrel Center

5340 Gunbarrel Center CtBoulder, CO 80301
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Uptown Broadway
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$1,705 - $4,177
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$1,690 - $4,162
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$1,705 - $4,177
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Uptown Broadway

4560 13th StBoulder, CO 80304
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The Magwood
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$2,151 - $4,586
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$2,144 - $4,579
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The Magwood

2850-2890 Kalmia AveBoulder, CO 80301
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Boulder Commons
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$2,158 - $8,536
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$2,141 - $8,519
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Boulder Commons

2530 Junction PlBoulder, CO 80301
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Tantra Condos
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Tantra Condos

993 W Moorhead CirBoulder, CO 80305
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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

Avoid financial stress when renting. Learn about the 10 most common hidden costs—from pet fees to utilities—you must budget for before you sign a lease.

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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 $1,385.

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 $4,933.

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 6,442 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 $1,285 which is $3,648 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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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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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.