
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbine Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (26 Rentals)
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2823 Springdale Ln

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East Village Flats

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Harvest Manor Apartments

Timber Ridge Apartments

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St. Moritz
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Blue Sky Lofts

851 20th St, Unit 2

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Buffalo Canyon

Gaslamp

774 19th St

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Angel's Fortress Apartments
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3161 Madison Ave, Unit #P419

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Saga Boulder

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The Phoenix

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Broadway Apartments

Golden West

909 14th St
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1 Bedroom Bungalow on The Hill

3303 Madison Ave

3393 Madison Ave

3009 Madison Ave

830 20th St

Cascade Apartments
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3161 Madison Ave

955 16th St.
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 | $1,777 | $870 | $2,691 |
| Columbine 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,974 | $955 | $3,855 |
| Columbine 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,222 | $870 | $4,167 |
| Columbine 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,670 | $1,305 | $5,535 |
| Columbine 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,078 | $1,570 | $5,800 |
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There are currently 26 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 1 Bed unit found at Park Mesa priced from $955. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Mesa | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - B | 3BR,2BA | $1,365 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | Alpine | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| Angel's Fortress Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,645 |
| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1,700 |
| Boulder Creek | Evergreen Premier | Studio,1BA | $1,722 |
| The Lodge Boulder | Studio - A | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Broadway Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbine, CO
As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbine area is the $2.26 price per square foot 1224 11th St Model at 1224 11th St in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Columbine apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1224 11th St | 1224 11th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.42 |
| Hub on Campus Boulder | 5x3 VIP | 5BR,3BA | $1.61 |
| Broadway Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - B | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA - ALT | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Angel's Fortress Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| Park Mesa | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.11 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | Alpine | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
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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 $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbine?
The cheapest apartment in Columbine is Park Mesa which is listed at $955, while the average apartment in Columbine costs $6,000.
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 35 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 $1,510 which is $4,490 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbine.
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