Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $1,500 (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

$1,450 - $2,600

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$1,545

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$1,545

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2707 Valmont Rd

BoulderCO80304
property at 1220 Mapleton Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1220 Mapleton Ave

BoulderCO80304

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property at 2039 11th St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2039 11th St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1042 Spruce St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1042 Spruce St

BoulderCO80302

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Cheapest Available Downtown Boulder Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
701 Arapahoe701 Arapahoe Ave Unit 2051BR,1BA$1,550
oLiv BoulderMurphy AStudio,1BA$2,072

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boulder, CO

As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Boulder area is the $2.58 price per square foot 701 Arapahoe Ave Unit 205 Model at 701 Arapahoe in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Downtown Boulder apartment is the Murphy A Model at oLiv Boulder starting at $2,072 with a $6.98 price per square foot in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Boulder apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
701 Arapahoe701 Arapahoe Ave Unit 2051BR,1BA$2.58
oLiv BoulderMurphy AStudio ,1BA$6.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Boulder

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Boulder?

There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boulder, CO with pricing that ranges from $1,550 to $4,743. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Boulder ranging from $1,545 to $7,000.

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 $1,545 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,773.

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