Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arapahoe Ridge Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $700 (46 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Arapahoe Ridge area of Boulder.

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Park Mesa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Mesa Apartments

640-680 S Lashley LnBoulder, CO 80305
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2301 Goss St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2301 Goss St

2301 Goss StBoulder, CO 80302
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3240 Iris Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3240 Iris Ave

3240 Iris AveBoulder, CO 80301
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Platform at S'park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Platform at S'park

3350 Bluff StBoulder, CO 80301
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Goss22
1 Bedroom Apartments

Goss22

1707 22nd StBoulder, CO 80302
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3220 Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3220 Madison Ave

3220 Madison AveBoulder, CO 80303

Arapahoe Ridge, Boulder, CO Local Guide

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. Grove Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Arapahoe Ridge apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden WestStudioStudio,1BA$900
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,195
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,195
Nest on Thunderbird1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,210
Nest on OsageUnit Type B1BR,1BA$1,210
Canyon Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Canyon Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Kimberly Court ApartmentsPomeroy1BR,1BA$1,328
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Ledges on 29thStudioStudio,1BA$1,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arapahoe Ridge, CO

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arapahoe Ridge area is the $1.83 price per square foot The Grand Mesa Model at Glenlake in the in the Crossroads neighborhood starting from $1,860. The second greatest value Arapahoe Ridge apartment is the Renovated 2x1 Model at Union Baseline starting at $1,530 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Main Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arapahoe Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
GlenlakeThe Grand Mesa2BR,1.5BA$1.83
Union BaselineRenovated 2x12BR,1BA$1.71
The Province Boulder2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$2.32
Depot Square2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.97
Sterling ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.89
1821 22nd StTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.06
Nest on Thunderbird2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Mohawk Green ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.17
Nest on OsageUnit Type B1BR,1BA$2.02
Golden West1x11BR,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!

Getting Around the Arapahoe Ridge Neighborhood in Boulder, CO

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,390.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arapahoe Ridge?

The cheapest apartment in Arapahoe Ridge is Golden West which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Arapahoe Ridge costs $3,500.

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 85 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 $822 which is $2,678 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arapahoe Ridge.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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