
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Habitat Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $1,100 (62 Rentals)
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South Street Apartments

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Nest on 30th - 8201

5000 Butte St

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Ledges on 29th

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Pepper Park

The Holly

1811 22nd St

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2707 Valmont Rd. Apt 213D, Unit Two Mile Creek 213D

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Canyon Crest Apartments
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The Cove

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Meadow Creek

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The View on 26th

The Ellipse

Lumine

Glenlake

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Canyon Club

S'PARK Apartments

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Apex 5510

Depot Square
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5110 Williams Fork Trail, Unit 211

3515 Hayden Pl

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Mysa at The Crossing

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2121 Canyon

5126 Williams Fork Trl, Unit 205

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Creekside Apartments

3035 Oneal Pkwy, Unit T20

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The Habitat Apartments

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Boulder View

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit Valmont 201 D
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2707 Valmont Rd #307A, Unit #307A

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Spruce at Boulder Commons

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit 209A

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Gunbarrel Center

4883 White Rock Cir, Unit G

2401 Walnut St

3240 Iris Ave, Unit G 309

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Contour

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Valencia Gardens

4725 Spine Rd, Unit C
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3035 Oneal Pkwy

1830 22nd St, Unit 14

30PRL Apartments

2707 Valmont Rd

San Juan del Centro Apartments

Platform at S'park

Remington Post Condominiums

SPARKwest

3035 Oneal Pkwy

5116 Williams Fork Trail
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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 | $1,989 | $1,400 | $2,764 |
| Habitat 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,252 | $1,345 | $4,205 |
| Habitat 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,649 | $1,575 | $5,106 |
| Habitat 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,838 | $2,125 | $4,912 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Habitat Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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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 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 Habitat apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Ledges on 29th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Canyon Crest Apartments | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Meadow Creek | Baltic Premier Jr. 1-Bed | Studio,1BA | $1,522 |
| The View on 26th | Flatirons A | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| The Ellipse | B - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,577 |
| Lumine | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Habitat, CO
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Habitat area is the $2.14 price per square foot B4 Model at Gunbarrel Center in the in the Gunbarrel Green neighborhood starting from $2,769. The second greatest value Habitat apartment is the Bitterbrush Model at Apex 5510 starting at $2,445 with a $2.39 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. |
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| Gunbarrel Center | B4 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.14 |
| Apex 5510 | Bitterbrush | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| The Habitat Apartments | Birch 1-Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Boulder, CO | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 5110 Williams Fork Trail, Unit 211 | 5110 Williams Fork Trail | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| The Cove | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Depot Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Remington Post Condominiums | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Canyon Crest Apartments | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHabitat, Boulder, CO
Ranked #25
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 $1,580.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Habitat?
The cheapest apartment in Habitat is Spruce Street Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Habitat costs $4,027.
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 24 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 $570 which is $3,457 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Habitat.
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