Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $1,350 (21 Rentals)

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property at 2707 Valmont Rd

$1,350 - $1,550

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2707 Valmont Rd

BoulderCO80304
property at 920 14th St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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920 14th St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1220 Mapleton Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1220 Mapleton Ave

BoulderCO80304
property at 1934 18th St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1934 18th St

BoulderCO80302

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property at 1921 Walnut St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1921 Walnut St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1111 Maxwell Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1111 Maxwell Ave

BoulderCO80304
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

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1544 9th St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1850 Folsom St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1850 Folsom St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1018 Marine St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1018 Marine St

BoulderCO80302
property at 2459 20th St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2459 20th St

BoulderCO80304
property at 1845 18th St

$1,945

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$1,945

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$1,945

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1845 18th St

BoulderCO80302

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property at 1013 Portland Pl

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1013 Portland Pl

BoulderCO80304
property at 2727 Folsom St

$1,990

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$1,990

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$1,990

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2727 Folsom St, Unit 306

2727 Folsom St
BoulderCO80304
property at 1812 17th 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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1812 17th St, Unit 101S

1812 17th 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
property at 625 Pearl St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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625 Pearl St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1895 Alpine Ave.

$1,895 - $2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1895 Alpine Ave.

BoulderCO80304

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Central Boulder, Boulder, CO Local Guide

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 Goss Street Apartments priced from $1,200. 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
Goss Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Annex Flats0bdStudio,1BA$1,312
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
640 Arapahoe Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Boulder, CO

As of August 28, 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 Mesa Model at The View on 26th starting at $3,075 with a $2.37 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
The View on 26thMesa3BR,3BA$2.37
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.35
2227 Canyon Blvd2227 Canyon Blvd2BR,1BA$2.40
Creekside ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2.02
2000 Walnut2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.37
701 Arapahoe2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.94
The CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.31
640 Arapahoe Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.15
2707 Valmont Rd Apt 107D, Unit Two Mile Creek - 107D2707 Valmont Rd Apt 107D1BR,1BA$2.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO

Ranked #52

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 Central Boulder

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Boulder?

There are currently 325 Apartments for Rent in Central Boulder, CO with pricing that ranges from $1,295 to $5,243. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Boulder ranging from $1,350 to $11,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Boulder?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Boulder ranges from $1,350 to $11,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,190.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Boulder?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Boulder range from $2,241 to $3,375, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $4,594. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,625.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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