
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $835 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Campus area of Boulder.


880 30th St

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Gaslamp - Historical Access

4570 Arapahoe Ave

2830 E College Ave

2830 E College Ave

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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
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Spruce Street Apartments

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Depot Square

533 22nd St

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Timber Ridge Apartments

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2939 Marine Street

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Mohawk Green Apartments

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Canyon Club

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Angel's Fortress Apartments

645 Manhattan Pl

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Wimbledon Condominium
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1155 35th St

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3393 Madison Ave, Unit W228

805 29th St, Unit #262

3009 Madison Ave

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Spruce at Boulder Commons

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Verdant

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Dakotas Apartments

Golden West

Dunn Memorial Housing - 55+ Community

30PRL Apartments
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3393 Madison Ave

Buffalo Canyon

South Street Apartments

3050 Madison

3161 Madison Ave Q423

3161 Madison Ave

2301 Goss St

3220 Madison Ave

Seven Thirty, LLC (735)

The Cove
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Mohawk Drive Apartments

3009 Madison Ave

805 29th St

5185 Santa Clara Pl

Crestview Townhomes

The View on 26th

3100 Pearl

1850 Folsom St

Creekside Apartments

600 Manhattan Dr
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East Campus, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Campus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Campus Studio Apartments | $3,623 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| East Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,288 | $900 | $4,354 |
| East Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,654 | $835 | $5,206 |
| East Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,623 | $835 | $4,895 |
| East Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $1,570 | $8,046 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East Campus Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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Cheapest Available East Campus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Campus area of Boulder, CO is a 2 Beds unit found at The Lodge Boulder - Historical Access priced from $835. East Village Flats - Historical Access has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable East Campus apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge Boulder - Historical Access | 2BR/1BA - A | 2BR, 1BA | $835 |
| East Village Flats - Historical Access | 3BR/2BA - B | 3BR, 2BA | $835 |
| Mountainaire - Historical Access | 2BR/1BA | 2BR, 1BA | $855 |
| Gaslamp - Historical Access | 3BR/2BA | 3BR, 2BA | $900 |
| Buffalo Canyon | 1 Bed Ground Floor; Compact + Designer Kitchen | 1BR, 1BA | $1,275 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,350 |
| The Phoenix | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,370 |
| 3050 Madison | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1,395 |
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR, 1BA | $1,400 |
| 3161 Madison Ave Q423 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, CO
As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Campus area is the $2.25 price per square foot Mesa Model at The View on 26th in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $2,925. The second greatest value East Campus apartment is the 2x2 Model at The Lotus in the Main Campus neighborhood starting at $1,971 with a $1.64 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Campus apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The View on 26th | Mesa | 3BR, 3BA | $2.25 |
| The Lotus | 2x2 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.64 |
| Dakotas Apartments | 2B FOR $ OF 1!! 1st Level Corner Unit w/ DW | 2BR, 1BA | $1.67 |
| Henley and Remy Apartments | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath Plus Den - Henley | 1BR, 1.5BA | $1.88 |
| Gaslamp - Historical Access | 3BR/2BA | 3BR, 2BA | $0.85 |
| Union Baseline | Renovated 2x2 TH | 2BR, 2BA | $1.81 |
| 5185 Santa Clara Pl | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.99 |
| 3220 Madison Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.99 |
| Mohawk Green Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR, 1BA | $2.25 |
| Mountainaire - Historical Access | 2BR/1BA - ALT | 2BR, 1BA | $1.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Campus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Campus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Campus is under $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Campus?
The cheapest apartment in East Campus is Buffalo Canyon which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in East Campus costs $2,286.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Campus?
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 57 regular apartments in East Campus 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 Campus?
Cheap apartments in East Campus have an average cost of $926 which is $1,360 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Campus.
Expert Rental Resources
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