Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $1,295 (5 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Boulder area of Boulder.

property at 2707 Valmont Rd
$1,295 - $1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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2707 Valmont Rd

BoulderCO80304
property at 330 Pearl St
$1,895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,895
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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330 Pearl St

BoulderCO80302

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property at 1812 17th St
$1,995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1812 17th St, Unit 101S

1812 17th St
BoulderCO80302
property at 625 Pearl St
$2,050

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Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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625 Pearl St

BoulderCO80302

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property at 1623 18th St
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1623 18th St

BoulderCO80302

Best Value Homes for Rent in Downtown Boulder, CO

As of September 22, 2026 the best value rental home in the Downtown Boulder area is the $2.43 price per square foot 1832 Spruce St Model at 1832 Spruce St, Unit 3 in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Downtown Boulder rental home is the 625 Pearl St Model at 625 Pearl St in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting at $2,343 with a $3.12 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Boulder homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1832 Spruce St, Unit 31832 Spruce St3BR, 2BA$2.43
625 Pearl St625 Pearl St2BR, 1BA$3.12
1812 17th St, Unit 101S1812 17th St1BR, 1BA$4.48

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Boulder

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Boulder?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boulder, CO with pricing that ranges from $1,312 to $2,840. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Boulder ranging from $1,295 to $9,750.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Boulder ranges from $1,295 to $9,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,122.

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