Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $835 (55 Rentals)

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property at 4570 Arapahoe Ave
$900 - $3,750

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
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4570 Arapahoe Ave

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

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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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2830 E College Ave

BoulderCO80303
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property at 2830 E College Ave
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2830 E College Ave

BoulderCO80303
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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 Jul 1, 2027

Blue Sky Lofts

2905 Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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The Phoenix
$1,370 - $1,670

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Base Rent$995 - $1,295
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12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartments Available Now

The Phoenix

2905-2915 E College AveBoulder, CO 80303
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Depot Square
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$1,450 - $1,940

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Base Rent$1,450 - $1,940

Total Monthly Price$1,450 - $1,940
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Depot Square

3195 Pearl PkyBoulder, 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 10
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533 22nd St

BoulderCO80302
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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
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$1,555 - $2,200

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Base Rent$1,550 - $2,195
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12 Month Lease Term
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Mohawk Green Apartments

704-710 Mohawk DrBoulder, CO 80303
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Canyon Club
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 7, 2027

Canyon Club

1811 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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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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645 Manhattan Pl

BoulderCO80303
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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
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1155 35th St

BoulderCO80303
property at 805 29th St
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
10 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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805 29th St, Unit #262

805 29th St
BoulderCO80303
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Verdant
$1,965 - $2,703

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,951 - $2,689
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Verdant

4970 Meredith WayBoulder, CO 80303
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Dakotas Apartments
$1,975 - $2,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,975 - $2,150

Total Monthly Price$1,975 - $2,150
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Dakotas Apartments

1111-1121 30th StBoulder, CO 80303
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Golden West
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Golden West

1055 Adams CirBoulder, CO 80303
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30PRL Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

30PRL Apartments

2360 30th StBoulder, CO 80301
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property at 3393 Madison Ave
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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3393 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
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Buffalo Canyon
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Buffalo Canyon

730 29th StBoulder, CO 80303
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3050 Madison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3050 Madison

3050 Madison AveBoulder, CO 80303
property at 3161 Madison Ave
$1,425

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Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3161 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
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2301 Goss St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2301 Goss St

2301 Goss StBoulder, CO 80302
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3220 Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3220 Madison Ave

3220 Madison AveBoulder, CO 80303
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The Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cove

1833 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302

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property at 3009 Madison Ave
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3009 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 805 29th St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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805 29th St

BoulderCO80303
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Crestview Townhomes
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Townhomes

3460 Madison AveBoulder, CO 80303
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The View on 26th
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The View on 26th

1853 26th StBoulder, CO 80302
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3100 Pearl
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3100 Pearl

3100 Pearl StBoulder, CO 80301
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property at 1850 Folsom St
$1,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1850 Folsom St

BoulderCO80302
property at 600 Manhattan Dr
$1,895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,895
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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600 Manhattan Dr

BoulderCO80303

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lodge Boulder - Historical Access2BR/1BA - A2BR, 1BA$835
East Village Flats - Historical Access3BR/2BA - B3BR, 2BA$835
Mountainaire - Historical Access2BR/1BA2BR, 1BA$855
Gaslamp - Historical Access3BR/2BA3BR, 2BA$900
Buffalo Canyon1 Bed Ground Floor; Compact + Designer Kitchen1BR, 1BA$1,275
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,350
The PhoenixStudioStudio, 1BA$1,370
3050 Madison2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,395
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR, 1BA$1,400
3161 Madison Ave Q4231BR/1.0BA1BR, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The View on 26thMesa3BR, 3BA$2.25
The Lotus2x22BR, 2BA$1.64
Dakotas Apartments2B FOR $ OF 1!! 1st Level Corner Unit w/ DW2BR, 1BA$1.67
Henley and Remy Apartments1 Bed 1.5 Bath Plus Den - Henley1BR, 1.5BA$1.88
Gaslamp - Historical Access3BR/2BA3BR, 2BA$0.85
Union BaselineRenovated 2x2 TH2BR, 2BA$1.81
5185 Santa Clara Pl2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.99
3220 Madison Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.99
Mohawk Green ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR, 1BA$2.25
Mountainaire - Historical Access2BR/1BA - ALT2BR, 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.

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