
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Habitat Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $900 (56 Rentals)
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Canyon Crest Apartments

South Street Apartments

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Canyon Club

Nest on 30th - 8201

Pepper Park

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Apex 5510

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Meadow Creek

1850 Folsom St, Unit 1011

The Cove
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Ledges on 29th

3150 Iris Ave, Unit #208, Unit #208

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Mysa at The Crossing

3597 Nottingham Ct

The Ellipse

Lumine

Depot Square

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The View on 26th

Glenlake

5126 Williams Fork Trail
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2960 Hawthorn Ave, Unit 112-5

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SPARKwest

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2121 Canyon

1821 22nd St

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Gunbarrel Center

S'PARK Apartments

Boulder View

1811 22nd St

Creekside Apartments

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The Habitat Apartments
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Valencia Gardens

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5110 Williams Fork Trl, Unit 201, Unit 201

5126 Williams Fork Trl, Unit 205, Unit 205

3030 Oneal Pkwy

2960 Hawthorn Ave, Unit 215-5

2401 Walnut St, Unit 2401 Walnut Street, Unit 2

2340 Walnut St, Unit Unit 3

30PRL Apartments

San Juan del Centro Apartments

4660 White Rock Cir
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Remington Post Condominiums

3150 Iris Ave

3100 Pearl

5120 Williams Fork Trail

Platform at S'park

2800 Kalmia Ave

6076 Gunbarrel Ave

3250 O'Neal Cir

3295 34th St

1850 Folsom St
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Habitat, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Habitat?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat Studio Apartments | $1,617 | $1,295 | $2,282 |
| Habitat 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,135 | $1,345 | $4,411 |
| Habitat 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,403 | $1,425 | $4,679 |
| Habitat 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,452 | $1,898 | $5,153 |
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Cheapest Available Habitat Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Habitat area of Boulder, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at South Street Apartments priced from $1,295. Nest on 30th - 8201 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,345. Here are the most affordable Habitat apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Canyon Crest Apartments | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Meadow Creek | Baltic Jr. 1-Bed | Studio,1BA | $1,419 |
| Ledges on 29th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Mysa at The Crossing | Cottonwood | Studio,1BA | $1,501 |
| The Ellipse | B - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,577 |
| Lumine | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
| The View on 26th | Flatirons (Affordable/Income Qualifying) | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Habitat, CO
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Habitat area is the $1.69 price per square foot Blue Spruce Model at The Habitat Apartments in the in the Gunbarrel Green neighborhood starting from $2,537. The second greatest value Habitat apartment is the C1 Model at Gunbarrel Center starting at $3,007 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Gunbarrel Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Habitat apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Habitat Apartments | Blue Spruce | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.69 |
| Gunbarrel Center | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| SPARKwest | D 2/2TH 60 | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| 5110 Williams Fork Trl, Unit 201 | 5110 Williams Fork Trl | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| The Cove | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Depot Square | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Apex 5510 | Pike`s Peak | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 2200 Canyon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Canyon Crest Apartments | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHabitat, Boulder, CO
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Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Habitat Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Habitat?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Habitat is under $1,585.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Habitat?
The cheapest apartment in Habitat is South Street Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Habitat costs $3,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Habitat?
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 83 regular apartments in Habitat 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 Habitat?
Cheap apartments in Habitat have an average cost of $960 which is $2,340 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Habitat.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.