
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $835 (92 Rentals)
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880 30th St

Gaslamp

4570 Arapahoe Ave

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2623 Sherwood Cir, Unit 2623 Sherwood

2830 E College Ave

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Canyon Club

3515 Hayden Pl

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Nest on 30th - 8201

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Harvest Manor Apartments
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Blue Sky Lofts

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The Phoenix

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St. Moritz

911-915 Broadway

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Spruce Street Apartments

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Ledges on 29th

533 22nd St

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2707 Valmont Rd Apt 107D, Unit Two Mile Creek - 107D

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit Twomile Creek

The Ellipse
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3300 Bridger Trl, Unit 205

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Glenlake

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Timber Ridge Apartments

2939 Marine Street

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Mohawk Green Apartments

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Weathervane

Lumine

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Angel's Fortress Apartments

3240 Iris Ave, Unit 206

645 Manhattan Pl
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3250 Oneal Cir, Unit J11

Depot Square

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Wimbledon Condominium

2205 Arapahoe Ave, Unit Apartment 8

3460 Madison Ave

1155 35th St

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3393 Madison Ave, Unit W228

5540 Stonewall Pl, Unit #13

2227 Arapahoe Ave

S'PARK Apartments
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3345 Chisholm Trail

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Mysa at The Crossing

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2606 Juniper Ave, Unit Willow Springs

3035 Oneal Pkwy, Unit Apartment S19

3520 Arthur Ct

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Parc Mosaic

5185 Santa Clara Pl

The Holly

3250 Oneal Cir, Unit L27

3009 Madison Ave, Unit J206
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East Boulder, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Boulder?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Boulder Studio Apartments | $1,861 | $1,295 | $2,484 |
| East Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,296 | $900 | $4,354 |
| East Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,587 | $835 | $5,851 |
| East Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,079 | $835 | $4,895 |
| East Boulder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,272 | $1,570 | $8,046 |
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Cheapest Available East Boulder Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Boulder area of Boulder, CO is a 2 Beds unit found at The Lodge Boulder priced from $835. East Village Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable East Boulder apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge Boulder | 2BR/1BA - A | 2BR,1BA | $835 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - B | 3BR,2BA | $835 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $855 |
| Gaslamp | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $900 |
| Buffalo Canyon | 1 Bed Top Floor; Pool-Side + Vaulted Ceilings & AC | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Phoenix | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Boulder, CO
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Boulder area is the $0.31 price per square foot 2623 Sherwood Cir Model at 2623 Sherwood Cir, Unit 2623 Sherwood in the in the Palo Park neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value East Boulder apartment is the Mesa Model at The View on 26th starting at $2,925 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Boulder apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2623 Sherwood Cir, Unit 2623 Sherwood | 2623 Sherwood Cir | 5BR,4BA | $0.31 |
| The View on 26th | Mesa | 3BR,3BA | $2.25 |
| Dakotas Apartments | 2B FOR $ OF 1!! 1st Level Corner Unit w/ DW | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Henley and Remy Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath - Remy | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Gaslamp | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Union Baseline | Renovated 2x2 TH | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Creekside Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Valencia Gardens | 2 Bed Office + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 3220 Madison Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA - ALT | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Boulder Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Boulder?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Boulder is under $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Boulder?
The cheapest apartment in East Boulder is Buffalo Canyon which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in East Boulder costs $2,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Boulder?
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 63 regular apartments in East Boulder 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 East Boulder?
Cheap apartments in East Boulder have an average cost of $857 which is $1,493 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Boulder.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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