Cheap Homes for Rent in Boulder, CO from $1,200 (67 Rentals)

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property at 1115 Hancock Dr

$1,200 - $1,800

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$1,200

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1115 Hancock Dr

BoulderCO80303
property at 4811 White Rock Cir

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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4811 White Rock Cir

BoulderCO80301
property at 3313 Madison Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3313 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 850 W Moorhead Cir

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 7

850 W Moorhead Cir

BoulderCO80305
property at 4955 Moorhead Ave

$1,590 - $1,650

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$1,590

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$1,590

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Available Aug 3

4955 Moorhead Ave

BoulderCO80305

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property at 645 Manhattan Pl

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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645 Manhattan Pl

BoulderCO80303
property at 8050 Niwot Rd

$1,595 - $1,735

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$1,595

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$1,595

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8050 Niwot Rd

NiwotCO80503
property at 1220 Mapleton Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1220 Mapleton Ave

BoulderCO80304
property at 5116 Williams Fork Trl

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 3035 Oneal Pkwy

$1,650 - $2,300

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$1,650

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$1,650

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3035 Oneal Pkwy

BoulderCO80301
property at 2707 Valmont Rd

$1,650 - $1,950

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$1,650

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$1,650

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2707 Valmont Rd

BoulderCO80304
property at 645 Manhattan Pl

$1,680

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$1,680

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$1,680

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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645 Manhattan Pl, Unit 102

645 Manhattan Pl
BoulderCO80303
property at 4660 White Rock Cir

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4660 White Rock Cir

BoulderCO80301

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property at 4656 White Rock Cir

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4656 White Rock Cir

BoulderCO80301
property at 3393 Madison Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3393 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 2865 Sundown Ln

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 7

2865 Sundown Ln

BoulderCO80303
property at 1544 9th St

$1,700 - $3,400

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$1,700 - $3,400

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$1,700 - $3,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Aug 9

1544 9th St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1237 Elder Ave

$1,720

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$1,720

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$1,720

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 16

1237 Elder Ave

BoulderCO80304
property at 920 14th St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 4

920 14th St

BoulderCO80302
property at 8060 Niwot Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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8060 Niwot Rd

NiwotCO80503
property at 963 Marine St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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963 Marine St

BoulderCO80302
property at 5126 Williams Fork Trl

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 1111 Maxwell Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 5

1111 Maxwell Ave

BoulderCO80304

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property at 5126 Williams Fork Trl

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5126 Williams Fork Trl, Unit 205

5126 Williams Fork Trl
BoulderCO80301
property at 5120 Williams Fork Trail

$1,595 - $1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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property at 1333 Pine St

$1,849

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$1,849

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$1,849

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1333 Pine St

BoulderCO80302
property at 3009 Madison Ave

$1,800 - $2,500

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$1,850

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$1,850

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3009 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 1934 18th St

$1,650 - $1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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1934 18th St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1860 Walnut St

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1860 Walnut St

BoulderCO80302
property at 3250 O'Neal Cir

$1,800 - $1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

3250 O'Neal Cir

BoulderCO80301
property at 4725 Spine Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4725 Spine Rd, Unit C

4725 Spine Rd
BoulderCO80301
property at 5520 Stonewall Pl

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

5520 Stonewall Pl

BoulderCO80303

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property at 1018 Marine St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 17

1018 Marine St

BoulderCO80302
property at 2707 Valmont Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit 209A

2707 Valmont Rd
BoulderCO80304
property at 4883 White Rock Cir

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

4883 White Rock Cir, Unit G

4883 White Rock Cir
BoulderCO80301
property at 2201 Pearl St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2201 Pearl St, Unit 124

2201 Pearl St
BoulderCO80302
property at 3485 Hayden Pl

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

3485 Hayden Pl

BoulderCO80301
property at 275 Pearl St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 3

275 Pearl St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1013 Portland Pl

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 7

1013 Portland Pl

BoulderCO80304
property at 3030 Oneal Pky

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3030 Oneal Pky, Unit M39

3030 Oneal Pky
BoulderCO80301
property at 3360 34th St

$2,075

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$2,075

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$2,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3360 34th St

BoulderCO80301

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Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

Boulder, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boulder, CO

Pricing Updated: 07/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Boulder, CO area range in price from $787 to $19,407 with an overall median price of $3,978. The three Boulder neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Columbine at $870, Baseline Sub at $870, and Baseline at $870. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boulder Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Columbine$1,815$87039
Baseline Sub$1,855$87020
Baseline$1,900$87058
East Chautauqua$1,916$87031
Main Campus$1,992$78791
University of Colorado$1,995$78798
Lower Arapahoe$2,236$787219
East Campus$2,400$870124
Gunbarrel Green$2,572$1,49329
Gunbarrel$2,653$1,52218

Cheapest Available Boulder Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boulder, CO is a Studio unit found at Annex Flats in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood priced from $787. Spruce Street Apartments in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boulder apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Annex Flats0bdStudio,1BA$787
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Mountainaire2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,305
Nest on Osage - 8202One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,345
Nest on Thunderbird - 8203A11BR,1BA$1,345
Nest on 30th - 8201A11BR,1BA$1,345
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Canyon Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boulder area is the $1.46 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,746. The second greatest value Boulder apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Henley Model at Henley and Remy Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Southeast Boulder neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boulder apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.46
Henley and Remy Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Henley2BR,1.5BA$2.01
Union 9Seventy2x2-A2BR,2BA$1.67
The Habitat ApartmentsBirch 1-Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Boulder, CO1BR,1BA$1.98
5110 Williams Fork Trail, Unit 2115110 Williams Fork Trail2BR,2BA$1.79
2019 Grove St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
Broadway Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.02
East Village Flats3BR/2BA - A3BR,2BA$1.58
Nest on Osage - 8202Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
Sterling Boulder ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit2BR,2BA$1.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boulder

What type of rentals are currently available in Boulder?

There are currently 618 Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO with pricing that ranges from $787 to $19,407. There are also 220 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boulder ranging from $1,200 to $18,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Boulder?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Boulder ranges from $1,200 to $18,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,001.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Boulder?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Boulder range from $1,305 to $6,877, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $6,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,570.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.