Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $960 (79 Rentals)

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Canyon Club
$1,295 - $1,595

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Base Rent$1,295 - $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 533-537 Alpine Ave.
$1,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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533-537 Alpine Ave.

BoulderCO80304
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Annex Flats
$1,312 - $1,968

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,312 - $1,968

Total Monthly Price$1,312 - $1,968
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 23

Annex Flats

1603 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
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property at 911-915 Broadway
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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911-915 Broadway

BoulderCO80302
property at 1036 14th St
$1,395

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Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1036 14th St

BoulderCO80302
property at 2707 Valmont Rd
$1,425

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2707 Valmont Rd, Unit Twomile Creek

2707 Valmont Rd
BoulderCO80304
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property at 1645 Pine St
$1,495

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Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1645 Pine St

BoulderCO80302
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701 Arapahoe
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

701 Arapahoe

701 Arapahoe AveBoulder, CO 80302
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2000 Walnut
$1,574 - $2,425

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,549 - $2,400
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12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2000 Walnut

2000 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
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property at 1842 Canyon Blvd
$1,575

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,575

Total Monthly Price$1,575
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1842 Canyon Blvd

BoulderCO80302
property at 2227 Arapahoe Ave
$1,595 - $2,300

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Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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2227 Arapahoe Ave

BoulderCO80302
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Saga Boulder
Rent Specials
$1,625

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,606
Required Monthly Fees$19

Total Monthly Price$1,625
11 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Saga Boulder

955 BroadwayBoulder, CO 80302
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property at 1816 Grove St
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1816 Grove St

BoulderCO80302

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property at 1630 Spruce St
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1630 Spruce St

BoulderCO80302
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The Holly
Rent Specials
$1,890 - $1,895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,890 - $1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,890 - $1,895
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Holly

1821 22nd StBoulder, CO 80302
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Parker off Pearl
$1,955

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,905
Required Monthly Fees$50

Total Monthly Price$1,955
11 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parker off Pearl

1155 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
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property at 2727 Folsom St
$1,990

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,990

Total Monthly Price$1,990
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2727 Folsom St, Unit 306

2727 Folsom St
BoulderCO80304
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property at 701 Pearl St
$1,995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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Affordability

701 Pearl St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1945 6th St
$1,995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1945 6th St

BoulderCO80302
property at 2100 22nd St
$1,995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2100 22nd St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1830 22nd St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 23
Affordability

1830 22nd St, Unit 14

1830 22nd St
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
property at 1145 Pennsylvania Ave
$1,195

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Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1145 Pennsylvania Ave

BoulderCO80302
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3069 Broadway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3069 Broadway

3069 BroadwayBoulder, CO 80304
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1410 19th St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1410 19th St.

1406-1426 19th StBoulder, CO 80302
property at 2707 Valmont Rd
$1,295 - $1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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2707 Valmont Rd

BoulderCO80304
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1020 14th
1 Bedroom Apartments

1020 14th

1020 14th StBoulder, CO 80302

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Pepper Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pepper Park

1823 22nd StBoulder, CO 80302
property at 1018 Marine St
$1,425

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Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1018 Marine St

BoulderCO80302
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1920 Canyon Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1920 Canyon Blvd

1920 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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2301 Goss St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2301 Goss St

2301 Goss StBoulder, CO 80302
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Goss Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Goss Commons

1937 Goss StBoulder, CO 80302
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The Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cove

1833 Folsom 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 1 Bed unit found at 1410 19th St. priced from $1,295. South 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
1410 19th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
1020 14th1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,400
Goss CommonsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,455
Canyon Crest ApartmentsOne bed1BR,1BA$1,500
The CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
701 Arapahoe2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Boulder, CO

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Boulder area is the $2.25 price per square foot Mesa Model at The View on 26th in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $2,925. The second greatest value Central Boulder apartment is the 1031 Portland Place Model at 1031 Portland Place, Unit 7 starting at $2,895 with a $2.23 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.
The View on 26thMesa3BR,3BA$2.25
1031 Portland Place, Unit 71031 Portland Place3BR,1.5BA$2.23
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.35
2227 Canyon Blvd2227 Canyon Blvd2BR,1BA$2.40
2460-2470 9th Street2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.25
Creekside ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2.02
701 Arapahoe2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.94
1525 Arapahoe1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.30
The CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.31
640 Arapahoe Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.15

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Central Boulder, Boulder, CO

Ranked #54

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Boulder Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Boulder?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Boulder is at Harvest Manor Apartments listed at $1,350.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Boulder Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Boulder Apartment is $1,300 at South Street Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Boulder Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Boulder is starting from $1,500 at 701 Arapahoe.

What is the most affordable Central Boulder Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Boulder Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at oLiv Boulder and starts from $2,237.

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