
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO from $835 with Washer/Dryer (40 Rentals)
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2623 Sherwood Cir, Unit 2623 Sherwood

2830 E College Ave

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Ledges on 29th

920 14th St

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Meadow Creek

The Ellipse

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Apex 5510
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Lumine

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Saga Boulder

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The Habitat Apartments

5540 Stonewall Pl, Unit #13

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Uptown Broadway

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Mysa at The Crossing

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Weathervane

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Boulder View
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3520 Arthur Ct

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Parc Mosaic

The Armory

Spruce at Boulder Commons

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Parker off Pearl

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Gunbarrel Center

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695 Left Fork Rd, Unit walkout apartment

2727 Folsom St, Unit 306
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Dunn Memorial Housing - 55+ Community

30PRL Apartments

1 Bedroom Bungalow on The Hill

Buffalo Canyon

2865 Sundown Ln

San Marco South

SPARKwest

1545 Lodge Ln
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3100 Pearl

4652 White Rock Cir

Valencia Gardens

Goss22

4753 White Rock Cir

Henley and Remy Apartments

330 Pearl St

2238 Canyon Blvd #2
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boulder?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Studio Apartments | $1,777 | $955 | $2,840 |
| Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $900 | $4,354 |
| Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,402 | $835 | $5,216 |
| Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,015 | $835 | $6,975 |
| Boulder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,099 | $1,570 | $8,046 |
| Boulder 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,037 | $1,100 | $6,975 |
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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 $2,162.
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 3,679 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 $1,188 which is $974 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boulder.
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
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