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Boulder, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boulder, CO

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Boulder, CO area range in price from $845 to $15,000 with an overall median price of $7,694. The three Boulder neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Goss Grove at $1,350, Glenwood Grove North Iris at $1,745, and Downtown Boulder at $1,350. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boulder Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Goss Grove$1,750$1,3501
Glenwood Grove North Iris$2,100$1,7452
Downtown Boulder$2,525$1,3501
Gunbarrel$3,597$1,6501
East Foothills$4,249$1,8955
Southeast Boulder$4,249$1,6957
Arapahoe Ridge$4,250$1,25016
Gapter$4,250$1,5307
South 45th$4,250$8458
Frasier Meadows$4,374$84517

Cheapest Available Boulder Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boulder, CO is a Studio unit found at Golden West in the Main Campus neighborhood priced from $900. Grove Street Apartments in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boulder apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden WestStudioStudio,1BA$900
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,195
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,195
Nest on Thunderbird1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,210
Nest on OsageUnit Type B1BR,1BA$1,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boulder area is the $1.44 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Boulder apartment is the The Grand Mesa Model at Glenlake starting at $1,860 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Crossroads 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$1.44
GlenlakeThe Grand Mesa2BR,1.5BA$1.83
The Habitat ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$1.85
Union BaselineRenovated 2x12BR,1BA$1.71
Depot Square2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.97
Sterling ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.89
1821 22nd StTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.06
Nest on Thunderbird2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Nest on OsageUnit Type B1BR,1BA$2.02
Golden West1x11BR,1BA$2.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boulder

What type of rentals are currently available in Boulder?

There are currently 572 Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO with pricing that ranges from $900 to $10,675. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boulder ranging from $845 to $15,000.

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 $845 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,407.

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 $1,580 to $9,432, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $845 to $5,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,399.

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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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