Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbine Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $700 (18 Rentals)
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2829 Springdale Ln

2829 Springdale Ln
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The Lux

3293 Madison Ave, Unit S306

735 30th St
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Columbine, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbine?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbine Studio Apartments | $1,921 | $900 | $2,805 |
Columbine 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,902 | $1,100 | $3,200 |
Columbine 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,293 | $1,560 | $3,930 |
Columbine 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,540 | $1,535 | $5,400 |
Columbine 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $1,595 | $6,000 |
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Cheapest Available Columbine Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbine area of Boulder, CO is a Studio unit found at Golden West priced from $900. Harvest Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Columbine apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Golden West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio2 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Timber Ridge Apartments | Tahoe | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
The Lotus | Loft 6 | 3BR,2BA | $1,710 |
Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1,730 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbine, CO
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbine area is the $1.44 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Columbine apartment is the 2x2 Renovated Model at The Province Boulder starting at $1,965 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Main Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbine apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.44 |
The Province Boulder | 2x2 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
Sterling Apartments | Private Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
The Lotus | Loft 3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Buffalo Canyon | 3 Bed 1 Bath 720 sqft | 3BR,1BA | $4.81 |
Union 9Seventy | 1x1-A | 1BR,1BA | $4.59 |
The Phoenix | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.55 |
Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
Golden West | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Timber Ridge Apartments | Tahoe | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbine Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbine?
The cheapest apartment in Columbine is Golden West which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Columbine costs $1,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbine?
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 70 regular apartments in Columbine 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 Columbine?
Cheap apartments in Columbine have an average cost of $1,616 which is $334 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbine.
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