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1603 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
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Goss Street Apartments
2011 Goss StBoulder, CO 80302
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Canyon Place Apartments
1926 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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Canyon Club
1811 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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Grove Street Apartments
2003 Grove StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,300 - $1,680
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Spruce Street Apartments
2415 Spruce StBoulder, CO 80302
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South Street Apartments
2308 South StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,350 - $1,650
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Harvest Manor Apartments
1444 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,355 - $1,655
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1920 Canyon Blvd
1920 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
1105 11th St
BoulderCO80302
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Pepper Park
1823 22nd StBoulder, CO 80302
940 15th St
BoulderCO80302
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now701 Arapahoe
701 Arapahoe AveBoulder, CO 80302
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Elder Square Apartments
1245 Elder AveBoulder, CO 80304
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Holly
1821 22nd StBoulder, CO 80302
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Goss Commons
1937 Goss StBoulder, CO 80302
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The Cove
1833 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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Canyon Crest Apartments
2120 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
1811 22nd St
BoulderCO80302
1934 18th St, Unit Casa del Eldorado #19
1934 18th St
BoulderCO80302
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2707 Valmont Rd. Apt 213D, Unit Two Mile Creek 213D
2707 Valmont Rd. Apt 213DBoulder, CO 80304
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$1,619 - $2,769
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2000 Walnut
2000 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
1934 18th St, Unit 2
1934 18th St
BoulderCO80302
2005 Goss St
BoulderCO80302
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Saga Boulder
955 BroadwayBoulder, CO 80302
911-915 Broadway
BoulderCO80302
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The View on 26th
1853 26th StBoulder, CO 80302
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 18Portland Place Apartments
911-933 Portland PlBoulder, CO 80304
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Creekside Apartments
1838 23rd StBoulder, CO 80302
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2019 Grove St
2019 Grove StBoulder, CO 80302
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Broadway Apartments
1515 Broadway StBoulder, CO 80302
2227 Arapahoe Ave
BoulderCO80302
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2121 Canyon
2121 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
2707 Valmont Rd, Unit Valmont 201 D
2707 Valmont Rd
BoulderCO80304
2707 Valmont Rd, Unit Two Mile Creek Conds
2707 Valmont Rd
BoulderCO80304
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2707 Valmont Rd #307A, Unit #307A
2707 Valmont Rd #307ABoulder, CO 80304
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Parker off Pearl
1155 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
1725 7th St
BoulderCO80302
1934 18th St, Unit 11
1934 18th St
BoulderCO80302
1544 9th St
BoulderCO80302
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1544 9th St
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1405 Broadway, Unit 403
1405 Broadway
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2401 Walnut St
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2030 Spruce StBoulder, CO 80302
2707 Valmont Rd, Unit 209A
2707 Valmont Rd
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909 14th St
909 14th StBoulder, CO 80302
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78 W Walnut St
1360 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
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Marine
959 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
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1 Bedroom Bungalow on The Hill
1057 13th StBoulder, CO 80302
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3069 Broadway
3069 BroadwayBoulder, CO 80304
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Boulder?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Boulder Studio Apartments | $1,912 | $787 | $3,123 |
| Central Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $843 | $3,923 |
| Central Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,418 | $1,575 | $5,219 |
| Central Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,785 | $2,300 | $4,855 |
| Central Boulder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,921 | $1,700 | $5,126 |
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Cheapest Available Central Boulder Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Boulder area of Boulder, CO is a Studio unit found at Annex Flats priced from $787. Canyon Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Central Boulder apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Annex Flats | 0bd | Studio,1BA | $787 |
| Canyon Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Grove Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 1920 Canyon Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Elder Square Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
| 1821 22nd St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Goss Commons | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Boulder, CO
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Boulder area is the $1.42 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Central Boulder apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 2019 Grove St starting at $1,800 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Boulder apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.42 |
| 2019 Grove St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Broadway Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| 701 Arapahoe | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| The Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Canyon Club | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Canyon Crest Apartments | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| 1920 Canyon Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
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Whittier Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Boulder Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Boulder?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Boulder is under $1,455.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Boulder?
The cheapest apartment in Central Boulder is Annex Flats which is listed at $843, while the average apartment in Central Boulder costs $3,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 37 regular apartments in Central Boulder that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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