
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (89 Rentals)
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Canyon Club

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Spruce Street Apartments

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South Street Apartments

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East Village Flats

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Nest on 30th - 8201

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Harvest Manor Apartments

Timber Ridge Apartments

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Pepper Park

Ledges on 29th
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Canyon Crest Apartments

The Holly

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Mohawk Drive Apartments

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Blue Sky Lofts

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The Cove

3150 Iris Ave, Unit #208

1811 22nd St

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Mohawk Green Apartments

Gaslamp

The Ellipse
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Lumine

Glenlake

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St. Moritz

2939 Marine Street

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Angel's Fortress Apartments

774 19th St

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2707 Valmont Rd. Apt 213D, Unit Two Mile Creek 213D

Depot Square

3161 Madison Ave, Unit #P419

3515 Hayden Pl
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2121 Canyon

S'PARK Apartments

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Buffalo Canyon

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Parc Mosaic

911-915 Broadway

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The Phoenix

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The View on 26th

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Weathervane

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2019 Grove St

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Creekside Apartments
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3030 Oneal Pkwy

2227 Arapahoe Ave

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Mysa at The Crossing

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit Valmont 201 D

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit Two Mile Creek Conds

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Contour

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Spruce at Boulder Commons

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2707 Valmont Rd #307A, Unit #307A

2902 Shadow Creek Dr, Unit Gold Run condominium #106

3460 Madison Ave
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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 | $1,894 | $1,245 | $2,449 |
| East Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $1,345 | $3,992 |
| East Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,529 | $870 | $4,404 |
| East Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,985 | $1,305 | $4,912 |
| East Boulder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,570 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 89 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Spruce Street Apartments priced from $1,300. Nest on 30th - 8201 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,345. Here are the most affordable East Boulder apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| 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 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Ledges on 29th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Canyon Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Holly | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Boulder, CO
As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Boulder area is the $1.98 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath - Henley Model at Henley and Remy Apartments in the in the Southeast Boulder neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value East Boulder apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Laguna Gardens starting at $2,200 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Southeast Boulder 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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| Henley and Remy Apartments | 2 Bed 2.5 Bath - Henley | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.98 |
| Laguna Gardens | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.20 |
| SPARKwest | D 2/2TH 60 | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| 2019 Grove St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 2939 Marine Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - B | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Sterling Boulder Apartments | Private Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Depot Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA - ALT | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | Alpine | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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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 $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Boulder?
The cheapest apartment in East Boulder is Spruce Street Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in East Boulder costs $2,965.
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 71 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 $1,027 which is $1,938 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Boulder.
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