Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (26 Rentals)

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30PRL Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

30PRL Apartments

2360 30th StBoulder, CO 80301
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Buffalo Canyon
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Buffalo Canyon

730 29th StBoulder, CO 80303
Student Housing
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3100 Pearl
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3100 Pearl

3100 Pearl StBoulder, CO 80301
Corporate Housing
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East Campus, Boulder, CO Local Guide

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. Canyon Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable East Campus apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden WestStudioStudio,1BA$900
Canyon Club0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
30PRL Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,130
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
The View on 26thFlatirons (Affordable/Income Qualifying)1BR,1BA$1,318
Blue Sky LoftsLodge PoleStudio,1BA$1,325
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
The CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Mohawk Green ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, CO

As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Campus area is the $1.79 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Henley Model at Henley and Remy Apartments in the in the Southeast Boulder neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value East Campus apartment is the Townhouse Model at Laguna Gardens starting at $2,200 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Southeast Boulder neighborhood. 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.
Henley and Remy Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Henley2BR,1.5BA$1.79
Laguna GardensTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.00
30PRL Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.18
Creekside ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2.02
Gaslamp2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.21
Depot Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.12
Mohawk Green ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.17
The CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30
The View on 26thFlatirons (Affordable/Income Qualifying)1BR,1BA$2.15
Golden West1x11BR,1BA$2.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Campus, Boulder, CO

Ranked #34

Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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 $1,495.

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 $2,230.

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 $1,095 which is $1,135 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Campus.

Expert Rental Resources

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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