
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbine Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (33 Rentals)
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929 11th St

1055 Adams Cir

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Blue Sky Lofts

971 Pleasant St

2829 Springdale Ln

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Harvest Manor Apartments

2829 Springdale Ln
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2857 Springdale Ln

3161 Madison Ave

1567 9th St

2829 Springdale Ln

2829 Springdale Ln

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3161 Madison Ave R315

851 20th St

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Timber Ridge Apartments
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1537 9th St

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East Village Flats

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Buffalo Canyon

774 19th St

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Angel's Fortress Apartments

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Gaslamp

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Saga Boulder
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735 30th St

955 16th St.

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The Phoenix

Golden West

909 14th St

1 Bedroom Bungalow on The Hill

3000 Colorado Ave

3161 Madison Ave
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3303 Madison Ave
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 | $1,867 | $1,285 | $2,605 |
| Columbine 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,994 | $955 | $4,345 |
| Columbine 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $870 | $4,760 |
| Columbine 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,840 | $990 | $5,750 |
| Columbine 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,316 | $1,220 | $6,680 |
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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. Park Mesa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable Columbine apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Park Mesa | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Blue Sky Lofts | Divide | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
| The Lodge Boulder | Studio - A | Studio,1BA | $1,520 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | Tahoe | 1BR,1BA | $1,565 |
| East Village Flats | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,640 |
| Angel's Fortress Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1,799 |
| Buffalo Canyon | 1 Bed Top Floor; Pool-Side + Designer Kitchen & AC | 1BR,1BA | $1,915 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbine, CO
As of April 05, 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 $1,799 with a $1.50 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 | $1.50 |
| The Mansion | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| The Province Boulder | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| Sterling Boulder Apartments | Private Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Golden West | North Tower 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Angel's Fortress Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | Tahoe | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Blue Sky Lofts | Divide | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
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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 $1,915.
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 54 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 $1,455 which is $4,545 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbine.
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