
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbine Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (36 Rentals)
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East Village Flats

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Harvest Manor Apartments

2829 Springdale Ln

1105 11th St

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Park Mesa

533 22nd St

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Blue Sky Lofts

3293 Madison Ave
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2829 Springdale Ln

3161 Madison Ave

Timber Ridge Apartments

Gaslamp

911-915 Broadway

774 19th St

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Angel's Fortress Apartments

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Buffalo Canyon

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St. Moritz
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1135 35th St

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The Phoenix

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Saga Boulder

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Broadway Apartments

2932 Shadow Creek Dr, Unit 302

Golden West

909 14th St

1 Bedroom Bungalow on The Hill

3313 Madison Ave
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3303 Madison Ave

830 20th St

San Marco South

3393 Madison Ave

2865 Sundown Ln

Cascade Apartments

3009 Madison Ave

955 16th St.

1405 Broadway
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbine Studio Apartments | $1,896 | $1,350 | $2,688 |
| Columbine 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $1,395 | $3,594 |
| Columbine 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,018 | $870 | $3,966 |
| Columbine 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,367 | $1,305 | $4,375 |
| Columbine 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $1,570 | $5,800 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Columbine Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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Cheapest Available Columbine Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbine area of Boulder, CO is a 2 Beds unit found at Mountainaire priced from $1,305. Harvest Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Columbine apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - A | 3BR,2BA | $1,385 |
| Park Mesa | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Boulder Creek | Evergreen Premier | Studio,1BA | $1,656 |
| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1,727 |
| Broadway Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Union Baseline | 1x1A Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbine, CO
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbine area is the $1.46 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,746. The second greatest value Columbine apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Broadway Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Pearl Street Mall 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 | $1.46 |
| Broadway Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - A | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Sterling Boulder Apartments | Private Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| 2455 University Heights Ave, Unit UNI H | 2455 University Heights Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA - ALT | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Park Mesa | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
| Union Baseline | 1x1A Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $4.49 |
| Boulder Creek | Evergreen Premier | Studio ,1BA | $3.97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbine Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbine?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbine is under $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbine?
The cheapest apartment in Columbine is Park Mesa which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Columbine costs $1,815.
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 25 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 $1,415 which is $400 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbine.
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