1515 Harrison Ave
BoulderCO80303
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (72 Rentals)
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$1,250 - $4,475
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$900 - $4,125
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Buffalo Canyon
730 29th StBoulder, CO 80303
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$1,295 - $1,695
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCanyon Crest Apartments
2120 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,295 - $1,595
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSouth Street Apartments
2308 South StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,295 - $1,675
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1Spruce Street Apartments
2415 Spruce StBoulder, CO 80302
2829 Springdale Ln
BoulderCO80303
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$1,305 - $2,040
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$1,265 - $2,000
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$1,305 - $2,040
East Village Flats
2885 E Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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$1,310 - $1,730
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$1,310 - $1,730
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Canyon Club
1811 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,345 - $2,354
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNest on 30th - 8201
2995 Eagle WayBoulder, CO 80301
2829 Springdale Ln
BoulderCO80303
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$1,350 - $1,650
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$1,350 - $1,650
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Harvest Manor Apartments
1444 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,351 - $1,993
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGlenlake
2995-2995 Glenwood DrBoulder, CO 80301
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$1,395 - $1,650
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPepper Park
1823 22nd StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,450 - $1,850
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMohawk Drive Apartments
700 Mohawk DrBoulder, CO 80303
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$1,460
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$1,425
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$35
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$1,460
Blue Sky Lofts
2905 Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
1850 Folsom St, Unit 1011
1850 Folsom St
BoulderCO80302
2857 Springdale Ln
BoulderCO80303
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$1,495 - $2,095
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1The Cove
1833 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,499 - $1,650
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLedges on 29th
2820 29th StBoulder, CO 80301
2829 Springdale Ln
BoulderCO80303
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2829 Springdale Ln
BoulderCO80303
1545 Lodge Ln
BoulderCO80303
3150 Iris Ave, Unit #208, Unit #208
3150 Iris Ave
BoulderCO80301
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$1,545 - $1,725
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3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15Gaslamp
910 28th StBoulder, CO 80303
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$1,526 - $2,944
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$1,501 - $2,919
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Mysa at The Crossing
3773 Canfield StBoulder, CO 80301
3597 Nottingham Ct
BoulderCO80304
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851 20th St, Unit 2
851 20th StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,550
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$1,550
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$1,550
3161 Madison Ave R315
3161 Madison Ave R315Boulder, CO 80303
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$1,550 - $1,795
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMohawk Green Apartments
704-710 Mohawk DrBoulder, CO 80303
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$1,565 - $1,835
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$1,480 - $1,750
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$1,565 - $1,835
Timber Ridge Apartments
1025 Adams CirBoulder, CO 80303
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$1,577 - $2,125
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Ellipse
3705 Canfield StBoulder, CO 80301
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$1,580 - $1,700
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDepot Square
3195 Pearl PkyBoulder, CO 80301
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$1,580 - $1,650
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLumine
2665-2805 28th StBoulder, CO 80301
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$1,585 - $4,165
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$1,210 - $3,790
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The View on 26th
1853 26th StBoulder, CO 80302
774 19th St
BoulderCO80302
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$1,642 - $1,971
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$1,642 - $1,971
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$1,642 - $1,971
SPARKwest
3215 Bluff StBoulder, CO 80301
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$1,649 - $2,999
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$1,299 - $2,649
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2121 Canyon
2121 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,650 - $1,950
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1821 22nd St
1821 22nd StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,670 - $4,999
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowS'PARK Apartments
3303 Bluff StBoulder, CO 80301
645 Manhattan Pl, Unit 102, Unit 102
645 Manhattan Pl
BoulderCO80303
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$1,719 - $5,253
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$1,704 - $5,238
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Parc Mosaic
1590 Eisenhower DrBoulder, CO 80303
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$1,725 - $2,560
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$1,725 - $2,560
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Angel's Fortress Apartments
1301 30th StBoulder, CO 80303
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$1,740 - $2,325
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now2939 Marine Street
2939 Marine StBoulder, CO 80303
2707 Valmont Rd, Unit 101B, Unit 101B
2707 Valmont Rd
BoulderCO80304
2800 Kalmia Ave
BoulderCO80301
1811 22nd St
BoulderCO80302
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$1,791 - $4,007
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$1,770 - $3,986
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Weathervane
5801-5847 Arapahoe AveBoulder, CO 80303
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$1,795 - $2,195
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now2019 Grove St
2019 Grove StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,795 - $2,095
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available SoonCreekside Apartments
1838 23rd StBoulder, CO 80302
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$1,840 - $3,575
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$1,465 - $3,200
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The Phoenix
2905-2915 E College AveBoulder, CO 80303
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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 | $1,906 | $1,295 | $3,699 |
| East Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,245 | $955 | $4,336 |
| East Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,489 | $870 | $6,523 |
| East Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,921 | $975 | $5,253 |
| East Boulder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,390 | $1,205 | $5,745 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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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 Buffalo Canyon priced from $1,250. South Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. 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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| Buffalo Canyon | Individual Lease - 3 Bed 3 Bath - Private Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $1,351 |
| Canyon Crest Apartments | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Mohawk Drive Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Blue Sky Lofts | Divide | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Boulder, CO
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Boulder area is the $2.20 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Laguna Gardens in the in the Southeast Boulder neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value East Boulder apartment is the D 2/2TH 60 Model at SPARKwest starting at $1,971 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Crossroads 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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| 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 | $1.99 |
| 2939 Marine Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Sterling Boulder Apartments | Private Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Depot Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Mohawk Green Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 2200 Canyon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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Best Local Schools in East Boulder, Boulder, CO
Eisenhower Elementary School
Boulder Valley Re 2 School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (304)
9 out of 10
New Vista High School
Boulder Valley Re 2 School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (310)
7 out of 10
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6 out of 10
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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 $1,460.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Boulder?
The cheapest apartment in East Boulder is Buffalo Canyon which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in East Boulder costs $2,360.
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 140 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 $1,163 which is $1,197 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Boulder.
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