
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arapahoe Ridge Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (59 Rentals)
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Park Mesa

Canyon Place Apartments

Goss Street Apartments

2037 Walnut St

Blue Sky Lofts

Grove Street Apartments

Spruce Street Apartments

South Street Apartments

Canyon Crest Apartments
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Kimberly Court Apartments

The View on 26th

1090 30th St

Harvest Manor Apartments

1920 Canyon Blvd

Glenlake

Pepper Park

Goss Commons

Weathervane

2301 Goss St
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Flatiron View Apartments

The Phoenix

Mohawk Green Apartments

The Cove

Mohawk Drive Apartments

Ledges on 29th

Timber Ridge Apartments

3161 Madison Ave R315

Depot Square

East Village Flats
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Canyon Club

Coronado Apartments

Lumine

SPARKwest

S'PARK Apartments

Gaslamp

Parc Mosaic

Buffalo Canyon

2000 Walnut

Verdant
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Valencia Gardens

Creekside Apartments

2019 Grove St

2810 Marine St

2121 Canyon

Contour

2100 Baseline Rd

3547 Nottingham Ct

Dunn Memorial Housing - 55+ Community

30PRL Apartments
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Arapahoe Ridge, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arapahoe Ridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Ridge Studio Apartments | $1,810 | $900 | $2,585 |
| Arapahoe Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $955 | $3,815 |
| Arapahoe Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,458 | $965 | $5,135 |
| Arapahoe Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,172 | $965 | $5,600 |
| Arapahoe Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,791 | $1,195 | $6,700 |
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Cheapest Available Arapahoe Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arapahoe Ridge area of Boulder, CO is a Studio unit found at Golden West priced from $900. Park Mesa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable Arapahoe Ridge apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Park Mesa | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Canyon Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Goss Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Blue Sky Lofts | Eagles Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Grove Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Kimberly Court Apartments | Pomeroy | 1BR,1BA | $1,313 |
| The View on 26th | Flatirons (Affordable/Income Qualifying) | 1BR,1BA | $1,318 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arapahoe Ridge, CO
As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arapahoe Ridge area is the $1.99 price per square foot 2 Beds 1 Bath Model at Valencia Gardens in the in the Crossroads neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Arapahoe Ridge apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 2019 Grove St starting at $1,795 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arapahoe Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia Gardens | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 2019 Grove St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Creekside Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| SPARKwest | A 2/1F 50 | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Gaslamp | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Depot Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Mohawk Green Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| The View on 26th | Flatirons (Affordable/Income Qualifying) | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Glenlake | The Granby | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Golden West | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Colorado and customized analysis for Central Boulder. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arapahoe Ridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arapahoe Ridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arapahoe Ridge is under $1,318.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arapahoe Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Arapahoe Ridge is Park Mesa which is listed at $955, while the average apartment in Arapahoe Ridge costs $3,352.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arapahoe Ridge?
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 93 regular apartments in Arapahoe Ridge 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 Arapahoe Ridge?
Cheap apartments in Arapahoe Ridge have an average cost of $879 which is $2,473 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arapahoe Ridge.
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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