Cheap Homes for Rent in East Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $1,200 (29 Rentals)

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property at 2823 Springdale Ln

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2823 Springdale Ln

BoulderCO80303
property at 3303 Madison Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 13

3303 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 3150 Iris Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3150 Iris Ave, Unit #208

3150 Iris Ave
BoulderCO80301
property at 3150 Iris Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3150 Iris Ave

BoulderCO80301
property at 3313 Madison Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 24

3313 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 2711 Mapleton Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 3

2711 Mapleton Ave

BoulderCO80304
property at 645 Manhattan Pl

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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645 Manhattan Pl

BoulderCO80303

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property at 3161 Madison Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3161 Madison Ave, Unit #P419

3161 Madison Ave
BoulderCO80303
property at 3393 Madison Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 21

3393 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 5530 Stonewall Pl

$1,699

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$1,699

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$1,699

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 5

5530 Stonewall Pl

BoulderCO80303
property at 830 20th St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 10

830 20th St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1115 Hancock Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1115 Hancock Dr

BoulderCO80303
property at 2902 Shadow Creek Dr

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2902 Shadow Creek Dr

BoulderCO80303
property at 3035 Oneal Pkwy

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 17

3035 Oneal Pkwy

BoulderCO80301

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property at 3161 Madison Ave

$1,650 - $2,300

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3161 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 2830 E College Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 14

2830 E College Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 3009 Madison Ave

$1,800 - $1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

3009 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 2707 Valmont Rd

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit Valmont 201 D

2707 Valmont Rd
BoulderCO80304
property at 3720 Iris Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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Available Aug 10

3720 Iris Ave

BoulderCO80301
property at 3515 28th St

$1,945 - $2,200

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$1,945

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$1,945

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3515 28th St

BoulderCO80301

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property at 5540 Stonewall Pl

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 12

5540 Stonewall Pl

BoulderCO80303
property at 3527 Nottingham Ct

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 20

3527 Nottingham Ct

BoulderCO80304
property at 3485 Hayden Pl

$1,995 - $2,495

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3485 Hayden Pl

BoulderCO80301
property at 2800 Sundown Ln

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 10

2800 Sundown Ln

BoulderCO80303
property at 3460 Colorado B-4

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

3460 Colorado B-4

BoulderCO80303

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property at 2201 Pearl St

$2,100 - $2,895

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 9

2201 Pearl St

BoulderCO80302

East Boulder, Boulder, CO Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Nest on 30th - 8201A11BR,1BA$1,345
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
East Village Flats3BR/2BA - B3BR,2BA$1,365
Timber Ridge ApartmentsAlpine1BR,1BA$1,375
Mountainaire2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,385
Pepper ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Ledges on 29thStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Canyon Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
The Holly1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Boulder, CO

As of June 08, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Henley and Remy Apartments2 Bed 2.5 Bath - Henley2BR,2.5BA$1.98
Laguna Gardens2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.20
SPARKwestD 2/2TH 602BR,2BA$2.04
2019 Grove St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
2939 Marine Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.05
East Village Flats3BR/2BA - B3BR,2BA$1.58
Sterling Boulder ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit2BR,2BA$1.72
Depot Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.18
Mountainaire2BR/1BA - ALT2BR,1BA$2.10
Timber Ridge ApartmentsAlpine1BR,1BA$2.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Boulder

What type of rentals are currently available in East Boulder?

There are currently 270 Apartments for Rent in East Boulder, CO with pricing that ranges from $870 to $4,912. There are also 96 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Boulder ranging from $1,200 to $7,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Boulder?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Boulder ranges from $1,200 to $7,495 with an average monthly rent of $3,644.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Boulder?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Boulder range from $1,305 to $4,912, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,550 to $5,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,570.

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