
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Habitat Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $1,100 (68 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Habitat area of Boulder.


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South Street Apartments

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Spruce Street Apartments

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Nest on 30th - 8201

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Apex 5510

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Canyon Crest Apartments

Ledges on 29th

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Pepper Park

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Meadow Creek

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The Cove
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1821 22nd St

3150 Iris Ave, Unit #208

1811 22nd St

The Ellipse

Lumine

Depot Square

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The View on 26th

Glenlake

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2121 Canyon

3515 Hayden Pl
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S'PARK Apartments

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Gunbarrel Center

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Mysa at The Crossing

2227 Canyon Blvd, Unit 105

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5110 Williams Fork Trail, Unit 211

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Creekside Apartments

3030 Oneal Pkwy

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Valencia Gardens

5126 Williams Fork Trl, Unit 205

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The Habitat Apartments
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2707 Valmont Rd, Unit Valmont 201 D

Boulder View

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Contour

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2707 Valmont Rd #307A, Unit #307A

6492 Barnacle Ct

6492-6492 Barnacle Ct

3035 Oneal Pkwy

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Spruce at Boulder Commons

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Boulder Commons

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit 209A
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3515 28th St

3030 Oneal Pkwy, Unit R

30PRL Apartments

San Juan del Centro Apartments

3150 Iris Ave

Remington Post Condominiums

SPARKwest

5116 Williams Fork Trail

Platform at S'park

3295 34th 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 | $1,800 | $1,195 | $2,639 |
| Habitat 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,296 | $1,345 | $4,194 |
| Habitat 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,620 | $1,650 | $5,120 |
| Habitat 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,702 | $1,800 | $4,943 |
| Habitat 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 68 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. 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 |
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| Spruce 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 |
| Canyon Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Meadow Creek | Baltic Jr. 1-Bed | Studio,1BA | $1,429 |
| The Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 1821 22nd St | Renovated One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Ellipse | B - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,577 |
| Depot Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Habitat, CO
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Habitat area is the $2.18 price per square foot B1 Model at Gunbarrel Center in the in the Gunbarrel Green neighborhood starting from $2,426. The second greatest value Habitat apartment is the D 2/2TH 60 Model at SPARKwest starting at $1,971 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Crossroads 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 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| SPARKwest | D 2/2TH 60 | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| The Habitat Apartments | Birch 1-Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Boulder, CO | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Depot Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| The Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Canyon Club | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| The Ellipse | B - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 1821 22nd St | Renovated One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
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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 $3,865.
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 56 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 $641 which is $3,224 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Habitat.
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