
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Campus area of Boulder.


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Spruce Street Apartments

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South Street Apartments

2829 Springdale Ln

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East Village Flats

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Harvest Manor Apartments

2829 Springdale Ln

Timber Ridge Apartments
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Blue Sky Lofts

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The Cove

3009 Madison Ave., Unit I-303

2829 Springdale Ln

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Mohawk Green Apartments

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Mohawk Drive Apartments

Gaslamp

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Angel's Fortress Apartments
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2939 Marine Street

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Canyon Club

Depot Square

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Buffalo Canyon

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St. Moritz

3363 Madison Ave, Unit V322

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Parc Mosaic

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The Phoenix
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The View on 26th

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Creekside Apartments

2227 Arapahoe Ave

Golden West

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30PRL Apartments

2301 Goss St

3303 Madison Ave
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2902 Shadow Creek Dr

645 Manhattan Pl

3393 Madison Ave

1115 Hancock Dr

2865 Sundown Ln

2870 E College Ave

3161 Madison Ave

3009 Madison Ave
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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 | $1,852 | $1,350 | $2,383 |
| East Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $1,375 | $3,939 |
| East Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,510 | $870 | $4,347 |
| East Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,639 | $1,305 | $4,912 |
| East Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $1,570 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 40 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 1 Bed unit found at Spruce Street Apartments priced from $1,300. South Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable East Campus apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - B | 3BR,2BA | $1,365 |
| The Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Mohawk Drive Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
| Mohawk Green Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
| Angel's Fortress Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, CO
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Campus 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 Campus apartment is the Mahogany Model at Two Nine North starting at $3,206 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Crossroads 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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| Henley and Remy Apartments | 2 Bed 2.5 Bath - Henley | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.98 |
| Two Nine North | Mahogany | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| Laguna Gardens | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.20 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - B | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Sterling Boulder Apartments | Private Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Depot Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Mohawk Green Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA - ALT | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| The Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
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 $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Campus?
The cheapest apartment in East Campus is South Street Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in East Campus costs $2,420.
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 $1,127 which is $1,293 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Campus.
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