
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Campus area of Boulder.


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Blue Sky Lofts

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South Street Apartments

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Spruce Street Apartments

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Canyon Club

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Harvest Manor Apartments

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Mohawk Drive Apartments
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The Cove

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Mohawk Green Apartments

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3161 Madison Ave R315

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Timber Ridge Apartments

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Verdant

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Depot Square

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East Village Flats
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Buffalo Canyon

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Gaslamp

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Parc Mosaic

1135 35th St

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735 30th St

695 Manhattan Dr

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The View on 26th

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The Phoenix

925 30th St

Dunn Memorial Housing - 55+ Community

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2301 Goss St

3100 Pearl
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 | $1,692 | $900 | $2,605 |
| East Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,108 | $1,100 | $4,209 |
| East Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,391 | $870 | $4,654 |
| East Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,896 | $975 | $5,153 |
| East Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,206 | $1,205 | $5,360 |
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There are currently 30 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 Studio unit found at Golden West priced from $900. Spruce 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 Campus apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Golden West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Mohawk Drive Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Blue Sky Lofts | Divide | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
| Mountainaire | Studio - A | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
| The Lodge Boulder | Studio - A | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
| Mohawk Green Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | Tahoe | 1BR,1BA | $1,565 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, CO
As of March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Campus area is the $1.46 price per square foot 3BR/3BA Model at Gaslamp in the in the Main Campus neighborhood starting from $1,683. The second greatest value East Campus apartment is the 1850 Folsom St Model at 1850 Folsom St, Unit 907 starting at $2,650 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood. 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. |
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| Gaslamp | 3BR/3BA | 3BR,3BA | $1.46 |
| 1850 Folsom St, Unit 907 | 1850 Folsom St | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| Laguna Gardens | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.20 |
| Creekside Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| The Cove | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Province Boulder | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| Depot Square | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Sterling Boulder Apartments | Private Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Golden West | North Tower 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Mohawk Green Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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 $1,565.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Campus?
The cheapest apartment in East Campus is Golden West which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in East Campus costs $2,340.
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 68 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 $1,266 which is $1,074 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Campus.
Expert Rental Resources
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