Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $700 (81 Rentals)

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Goss Street Apartments
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$1,200 - $1,500
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$1,195 - $1,495
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$5

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$1,200 - $1,500
Studio Apartments Available Aug 1

Goss Street Apartments

2011 Goss StBoulder, CO 80302
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Canyon Club
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$1,310 - $1,595
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$1,310 - $1,595

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Canyon Club

1811 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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property at 1105 11th St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

1105 11th St

BoulderCO80302
property at 533-537 Alpine Ave.

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 9

533-537 Alpine Ave.

BoulderCO80304
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Pepper Park
$1,400 - $1,700
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$1,395 - $1,695
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Pepper Park

1823 22nd StBoulder, CO 80302
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Elder Square Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,430 - $2,100
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$1,425 - $2,095
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Elder Square Apartments

1245 Elder AveBoulder, CO 80304
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property at 1811 22nd St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

1811 22nd St

BoulderCO80302
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Goss Commons
Rent Specials
$1,455 - $1,755
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$1,450 - $1,750
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Goss Commons

1937 Goss StBoulder, CO 80302
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1920 Canyon Blvd
Rent Specials
$1,455 - $1,655
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$1,450 - $1,650
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1920 Canyon Blvd

1920 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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2000 Walnut
$1,474 - $2,320
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$1,449 - $2,295
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2000 Walnut

2000 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
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The Cove
Rent Specials
$1,500 - $2,100
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$1,495 - $2,095
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The Cove

1833 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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property at 911-915 Broadway

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

911-915 Broadway

BoulderCO80302
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The View on 26th
$1,620 - $4,025
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$1,245 - $3,650
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The View on 26th

1853 26th StBoulder, CO 80302
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property at 1842 Canyon Blvd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1842 Canyon Blvd

BoulderCO80302
property at 1544 9th St

$1,700 - $3,400

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$1,700 - $3,400

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$1,700 - $3,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Aug 9

1544 9th St

BoulderCO80302
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Saga Boulder
Rent Specials
$1,746 - $2,145
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$1,727 - $2,126
Required Monthly Fees
$19

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$1,746 - $2,145
4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Saga Boulder

955 BroadwayBoulder, CO 80302
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Creekside Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,800 - $2,100
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$1,795 - $2,095
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Creekside Apartments

1838 23rd StBoulder, CO 80302
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Broadway Apartments
$1,800 - $2,300
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$1,795 - $2,295
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Broadway Apartments

1515 Broadway StBoulder, CO 80302
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2019 Grove St
$1,800 - $2,200
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$1,795 - $2,195
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2019 Grove St

2019 Grove StBoulder, CO 80302
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property at 2227 Arapahoe Ave

$1,800 - $2,700

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2227 Arapahoe Ave

BoulderCO80302
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2121 Canyon
$1,819 - $2,420
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$1,794 - $2,395
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 18

2121 Canyon

2121 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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property at 2401 Walnut St

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

2401 Walnut St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1544 9th St

$1,950 - $3,800

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1544 9th St

BoulderCO80302
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Parker off Pearl
$1,955
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$1,905
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$50

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$1,955
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parker off Pearl

1155 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
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property at 2201 Pearl St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2201 Pearl St, Unit 124

2201 Pearl St
BoulderCO80302
property at 1830 22nd St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1830 22nd St, Unit 14

1830 22nd St
BoulderCO80302

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property at 932 Grandview Ave

$2,095

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$2,095

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$2,095

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932 Grandview Ave

BoulderCO80302
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909 14th St
Studio Apartments

909 14th St

909 14th StBoulder, CO 80302
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78 W Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

78 W Walnut St

1360 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
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Marine
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Marine

959 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
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3069 Broadway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3069 Broadway

3069 BroadwayBoulder, CO 80304
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2301 Goss St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2301 Goss St

2301 Goss StBoulder, CO 80302

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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. Grove Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Central Boulder apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Annex Flats0bdStudio,1BA$787
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Canyon Club0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,310
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Canyon Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,355
Pepper ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,400
Goss CommonsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,455

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Boulder, CO

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Boulder area is the $2.23 price per square foot 1031 Portland Place Model at 1031 Portland Place, Unit 7 in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Central Boulder apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,746 with a $1.46 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1031 Portland Place, Unit 71031 Portland Place3BR,1.5BA$2.23
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.46
2019 Grove St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
Broadway Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.02
The CoveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.17
701 Arapahoe2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.06
2707 Valmont Rd Apt 107D, Unit Two Mile Creek - 107D2707 Valmont Rd Apt 107D1BR,1BA$2.42
2707 Valmont Rd. Apt 213D, Unit Two Mile Creek 213D2707 Valmont Rd. Apt 213D1BR,1BA$2.50
Pepper ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.55
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.45

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Central Boulder, Boulder, CO

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Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $3,627.

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 33 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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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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