
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arapahoe Ridge Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (84 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Arapahoe Ridge area of Boulder.


1515 Harrison Ave

Goss Street Apartments

Canyon Place Apartments

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Buffalo Canyon

Canyon Crest Apartments

South Street Apartments

Grove Street Apartments

Spruce Street Apartments

2829 Springdale Ln
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East Village Flats

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Canyon Club

Nest on Osage - 8202

Nest on Thunderbird - 8203

Nest on 30th - 8201

1920 Canyon Blvd

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Harvest Manor Apartments

2829 Springdale Ln

Glenlake

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Kimberly Court Apartments
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Pepper Park

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Flatiron View Apartments

Goss Commons

Mohawk Drive Apartments

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Blue Sky Lofts

1850 Folsom St, Unit 1011

2857 Springdale Ln

The Cove

Ledges on 29th

1545 Lodge Ln
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3150 Iris Ave, Unit #208, Unit #208

2829 Springdale Ln

2829 Springdale Ln

Gaslamp

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3161 Madison Ave R315

Mohawk Green Apartments

3597 Nottingham Ct

851 20th St, Unit 2

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Timber Ridge Apartments

Lumine
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Depot Square

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The View on 26th

774 19th St

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2000 Walnut

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SPARKwest

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2121 Canyon

1821 22nd St

S'PARK Apartments

645 Manhattan Pl, Unit 102, Unit 102

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Coronado 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 | $1,839 | $870 | $3,699 |
| Arapahoe Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $955 | $4,336 |
| Arapahoe Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $870 | $6,523 |
| Arapahoe Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,941 | $975 | $5,253 |
| Arapahoe Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,390 | $1,205 | $5,745 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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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 1 Bed unit found at Park Mesa priced from $955. Buffalo Canyon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Arapahoe Ridge apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Mesa | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Buffalo Canyon | Individual Lease - 3 Bed 3 Bath - Private Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Grove Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Nest on Thunderbird - 8203 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Nest on Osage - 8202 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $1,351 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arapahoe Ridge, CO
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arapahoe Ridge area is the $2.20 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Laguna Gardens in the in the Southeast Boulder neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Arapahoe Ridge apartment is the D 2/2TH 60 Model at SPARKwest starting at $1,971 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Crossroads 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Gardens | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.20 |
| SPARKwest | D 2/2TH 60 | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| 2019 Grove St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Nest on Osage - 8202 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Sterling Boulder Apartments | Private Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Depot Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Mohawk Green Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 2200 Canyon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Nest on Thunderbird - 8203 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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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 $1,351.
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 $5,000.
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 183 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 $1,149 which is $3,851 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arapahoe Ridge.
Expert Rental Resources
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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.

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.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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