Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (24 Rentals)

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3100 Pearl
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3100 Pearl

3100 Pearl StBoulder, CO 80301

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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 1 Bed unit found at Buffalo Canyon priced from $1,255. South 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Buffalo Canyon1 Bed 1 Bath + Breakfast Bar1BR,1BA$1,255
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Blue Sky LoftsLodge PoleStudio,1BA$1,325
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, CO

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Campus area is the $2.00 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Laguna Gardens in the in the Southeast Boulder neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value East Campus apartment is the 2227 Canyon Blvd Model at 2227 Canyon Blvd, Unit 262 starting at $2,590 with a $2.35 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Laguna GardensTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.00
2227 Canyon Blvd, Unit 2622227 Canyon Blvd2BR,2BA$2.35
Creekside ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2.02
695 Manhattan Drive, Unit 10695 Manhattan Drive2BR,2BA$2.44
Depot Square2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.97
Mohawk Green ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.17
2301 Goss StUnit 300: 2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
Angel's Fortress Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.42
The CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30
The View on 26thFlatirons A1BR,1BA$2.28

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East Campus, Boulder, CO

Ranked #30

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 Buffalo Canyon which is listed at $1,255, while the average apartment in East Campus costs $2,653.

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 33 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 $963 which is $1,690 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Campus.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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