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Studio Apartments Available SoonCanyon Place Apartments
1926 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $900 (71 Rentals)
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Studio Apartments Available SoonGoss Street Apartments
2011 Goss StBoulder, CO 80302
2037 Walnut St
BoulderCO80302
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$1,295 - $1,675
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1Spruce Street Apartments
2415 Spruce StBoulder, CO 80302
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCanyon Crest Apartments
2120 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSouth Street Apartments
2308 South StBoulder, CO 80302
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGrove Street Apartments
2003 Grove StBoulder, CO 80302
971 Pleasant St
BoulderCO80302
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$1,310 - $1,940
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Canyon Club
1811 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,350 - $1,650
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1920 Canyon Blvd
1920 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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Harvest Manor Apartments
1444 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPepper Park
1823 22nd StBoulder, CO 80302
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowElder Square Apartments
1245 Elder AveBoulder, CO 80304
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGoss Commons
1937 Goss StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,4501 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1
1044 Maxwell Ave, Unit Unit 2
1044 Maxwell AveBoulder, CO 80304
1850 Folsom St, Unit 1011
1850 Folsom St
BoulderCO80302
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1The Cove
1833 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,550 - $4,535
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949 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now701 Arapahoe
701 Arapahoe AveBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,585 - $4,165
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The View on 26th
1853 26th StBoulder, CO 80302
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2000 Walnut
2000 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
1240 Cedar Ave
BoulderCO80304
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1821 22nd St
1821 22nd StBoulder, CO 80302
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2121 Canyon
2121 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
2005 Goss St
BoulderCO80302
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1044 Maxwell Ave, Unit Unit 4
1044 Maxwell AveBoulder, CO 80304
1811 22nd St
BoulderCO80302
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now2019 Grove St
2019 Grove StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,795 - $2,295
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20Broadway Apartments
1515 Broadway StBoulder, CO 80302
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available SoonCreekside Apartments
1838 23rd StBoulder, CO 80302
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3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSaga Boulder
955 BroadwayBoulder, CO 80302
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 16955 16th St.
955 16th StBoulder, CO 80302
1934 18th St, Unit 3
1934 18th St
BoulderCO80302
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Portland Place Apartments
911-933 Portland PlBoulder, CO 80304
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Parker off Pearl
1155 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
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2340 Walnut St, Unit Unit 3
2340 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
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2401 Walnut St, Unit 2401 Walnut Street, Unit 2
2401 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
1842 Canyon Blvd, Unit 2A
1842 Canyon Blvd
BoulderCO80302
1544 9th St
BoulderCO80302
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2707 Valmont Rd #307A, Unit #307A, Unit #307A
2707 Valmont Rd #307ABoulder, CO 80304
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1530 Pine St, Unit 3, Unit 3
1530 Pine St
BoulderCO80302
1725 7th St
BoulderCO80302
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909 14th St
909 14th StBoulder, CO 80302
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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
2707 Valmont Rd
BoulderCO80304
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2301 Goss St
2301 Goss StBoulder, CO 80302
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Cross Apartments
485 College AveBoulder, CO 80302
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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 | $2,083 | $1,250 | $3,123 |
| Central Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $1,200 | $3,923 |
| Central Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,420 | $1,300 | $4,535 |
| Central Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,691 | $1,940 | $5,535 |
| Central Boulder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,234 | $1,799 | $6,680 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Grove Street Apartments priced from $1,295. South Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. 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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| Grove Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Canyon Crest Apartments | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 1920 Canyon Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Elder Square Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Goss Commons | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 701 Arapahoe | 701 Arapahoe Ave Unit 205 | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| View House | 1 Bed 1 Bath + Den | 2BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Boulder, CO
As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Boulder area is the $2.26 price per square foot 1224 11th St Model at 1224 11th St in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Central Boulder apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,799 with a $1.50 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1224 11th St | 1224 11th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.50 |
| 2019 Grove St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Mansion | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| View House | 1 Bed 1 Bath + Den | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 2200 Canyon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Canyon Crest Apartments | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 1920 Canyon Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
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Whittier Elementary School
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Public School - Grades K-5 (329)
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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 $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Boulder?
The cheapest apartment in Central Boulder is Grove Street Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Central Boulder costs $6,000.
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 84 regular apartments in Central 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 Central Boulder?
Cheap apartments in Central Boulder have an average cost of $1,427 which is $4,573 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Boulder.
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