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

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East Village Flats
$835 - $2,055

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$795 - $2,015
Required Monthly Fees$40

Total Monthly Price$835 - $2,055
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

East Village Flats

2885 E Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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property at 4570 Arapahoe Ave
$900 - $3,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

4570 Arapahoe Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 2830 E College Ave
$1,200 - $1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200 - $1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $1,400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

2830 E College Ave

BoulderCO80303
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Canyon Club
$1,295 - $1,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295 - $1,595

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11

Canyon Club

1811 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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property at 3515 Hayden Pl
$1,295 - $1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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Affordability

3515 Hayden Pl

BoulderCO80301
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Nest on 30th - 8201
$1,300 - $1,830

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300 - $1,830

Total Monthly Price$1,300 - $1,830
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Nest on 30th - 8201

2995 Eagle WayBoulder, CO 80301
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Blue Sky Lofts
$1,360

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,325
Required Monthly Fees$35

Total Monthly Price$1,360
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartments Available Nov 13

Blue Sky Lofts

2905 Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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The Phoenix
$1,375 - $1,675

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,000 - $1,300
Required Monthly FeesVaries

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartments Available Now

The Phoenix

2905-2915 E College AveBoulder, CO 80303
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St. Moritz
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
12 Month Lease Term
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St. Moritz

1055 30th StBoulder, CO 80303
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property at 911-915 Broadway
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

911-915 Broadway

BoulderCO80302
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Ledges on 29th
$1,400 - $1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400 - $1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,400 - $1,650
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ledges on 29th

2820 29th StBoulder, CO 80301
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property at 533 22nd St
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 5
Affordability

533 22nd St

BoulderCO80302
property at 2707 Valmont Rd
$1,465

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,465

Total Monthly Price$1,465
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit Twomile Creek

2707 Valmont Rd
BoulderCO80304
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property at 3300 Bridger Trl
$1,499

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,499

Total Monthly Price$1,499
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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Affordability

3300 Bridger Trl, Unit 205

3300 Bridger Trl
BoulderCO80301
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Glenlake
Rent Specials
$1,501 - $1,904

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,496 - $1,899
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Total Monthly PriceVaries
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Glenlake

2995-2995 Glenwood DrBoulder, CO 80301
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Timber Ridge Apartments
$1,535 - $1,560

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500 - $1,525
Required Monthly Fees$35

Total Monthly Price$1,535 - $1,560
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 14

Timber Ridge Apartments

1025 Adams CirBoulder, CO 80303
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Mohawk Green Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,555 - $2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550 - $2,195
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Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mohawk Green Apartments

704-710 Mohawk DrBoulder, CO 80303
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Weathervane
Rent Specials
$1,563 - $3,988

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,542 - $3,967
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Weathervane

5801-5847 Arapahoe AveBoulder, CO 80303
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property at 3240 Iris Ave
$1,599

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,599

Total Monthly Price$1,599
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3240 Iris Ave, Unit 206

3240 Iris Ave
BoulderCO80301
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property at 645 Manhattan Pl
$1,599

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,599

Total Monthly Price$1,599
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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Affordability

645 Manhattan Pl

BoulderCO80303
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property at 3250 Oneal Cir
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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Affordability

3250 Oneal Cir, Unit J11

3250 Oneal Cir
BoulderCO80301
property at 3460 Madison Ave
$1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Affordability

3460 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 1155 35th St
$1,695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

1155 35th St

BoulderCO80303
property at 5540 Stonewall Pl
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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5540 Stonewall Pl, Unit #13

5540 Stonewall Pl
BoulderCO80303
property at 2227 Arapahoe Ave
$1,700 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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Affordability

2227 Arapahoe Ave

BoulderCO80302

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property at 3345 Chisholm Trail
$1,770

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,770

Total Monthly Price$1,770
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Affordability

3345 Chisholm Trail

BoulderCO80301
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Mysa at The Crossing
Rent Specials
$1,785 - $3,488

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,760 - $3,463
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Total Monthly PriceVaries
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mysa at The Crossing

3773 Canfield StBoulder, CO 80301
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property at 3520 Arthur Ct
$1,845 - $2,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,845

Total Monthly Price$1,845
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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Affordability

3520 Arthur Ct

BoulderCO80304
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Parc Mosaic
$1,848 - $3,837

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,833 - $3,822
Required Monthly FeesVaries

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parc Mosaic

1590 Eisenhower DrBoulder, CO 80303
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property at 5185 Santa Clara Pl
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

5185 Santa Clara Pl

BoulderCO80303
property at 3250 Oneal Cir
$1,895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,895
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Active Lifestyle

3250 Oneal Cir, Unit L27

3250 Oneal Cir
BoulderCO80301
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lodge Boulder2BR/1BA - A2BR,1BA$835
East Village Flats3BR/2BA - B3BR,2BA$835
Mountainaire2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$855
Gaslamp3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$900
Buffalo Canyon1 Bed Top Floor; Pool-Side + Vaulted Ceilings & AC1BR,1BA$1,275
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Nest on 30th - 8201A11BR,1BA$1,350
The PhoenixStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2623 Sherwood Cir, Unit 2623 Sherwood2623 Sherwood Cir5BR,4BA$0.31
The View on 26thMesa3BR,3BA$2.25
Dakotas Apartments2B FOR $ OF 1!! 1st Level Corner Unit w/ DW2BR,1BA$1.67
Henley and Remy Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath - Remy2BR,2BA$1.86
Gaslamp3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$0.85
Union BaselineRenovated 2x2 TH2BR,2BA$1.83
Creekside ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2.02
Valencia Gardens2 Bed Office + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.14
3220 Madison Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.99
Mountainaire2BR/1BA - ALT2BR,1BA$1.30

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Boulder, CO. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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