Cheap Homes for Rent in Boulder, CO from $1,200 (44 Rentals)

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property at 3000 Colorado Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3000 Colorado Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 8060 Niwot Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8060 Niwot Rd

NiwotCO80503
property at 1555 Folsom St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1555 Folsom St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1827 Grove St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

1827 Grove St

BoulderCO80302
property at 2707 Valmont Rd

$1,450 - $2,100

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 1

2707 Valmont Rd

BoulderCO80304

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property at 2861 Springdale Ln

$1,480

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$1,480

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$1,480

1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2861 Springdale Ln

BoulderCO80303
property at 3735 Birchwood Dr

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3735 Birchwood Dr, Unit 27

3735 Birchwood Dr
BoulderCO80304
property at 3303 Madison Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 13

3303 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303

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property at 1145 Pennsylvania Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1145 Pennsylvania Ave

BoulderCO80302
property at 3161 Madison Ave

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

3161 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 3150 Iris Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

3150 Iris Ave

BoulderCO80301
property at 5120 Williams Fork Trail

$1,495 - $3,550

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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property at 2039 11th St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2039 11th St

BoulderCO80302
property at 3050 Corona Trl

$1,699

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$1,699

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$1,699

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 20

3050 Corona Trl

BoulderCO80301

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property at 1115 Hancock Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1115 Hancock Dr

BoulderCO80303
property at 20 S Boulder Cir

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20 S Boulder Cir, Unit #2212

20 S Boulder Cir
BoulderCO80303
property at 645 Manhattan Pl

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

645 Manhattan Pl

BoulderCO80303
property at 3515 28th St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3515 28th St

BoulderCO80301
property at 1042 Spruce 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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1042 Spruce St

BoulderCO80302
property at 33 S Boulder Cir

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 16

33 S Boulder Cir

BoulderCO80303
property at 3000 Broadway

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3000 Broadway

BoulderCO80304

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

property at 4749 White Rock Cir

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4749 White Rock Cir

BoulderCO80301
property at 5126 Williams Fork Trl

$1,880

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$1,880

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$1,880

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 19

5126 Williams Fork Trl, Unit 205

5126 Williams Fork Trl
BoulderCO80301
property at 7477 Singing Hills Dr

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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7477 Singing Hills Dr, Unit F101

7477 Singing Hills Dr
BoulderCO80301
property at 1111 Maxwell Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1111 Maxwell Ave, Unit 123

1111 Maxwell Ave
BoulderCO80304
property at 1014 Spruce St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1014 Spruce St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1850 Folsom St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1850 Folsom St

BoulderCO80302
property at 985 Canyon Blvd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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985 Canyon Blvd

BoulderCO80302

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property at 2800 Kalmia Ave

$1,990

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$1,990

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$1,990

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

2800 Kalmia Ave, Unit C319

2800 Kalmia Ave
BoulderCO80301
property at 2870 E College Ave

$1,995 - $3,250

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

2870 E College Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 6076 Gunbarrel Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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6076 Gunbarrel Ave

BoulderCO80301

Boulder, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boulder, CO

Pricing Updated: 03/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Boulder, CO area range in price from $870 to $10,201 with an overall median price of $5,185. The three Boulder neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Baseline at $870, Devils Thumb Rolling Hills at $870, and Table Mesa South 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
Baseline$1,960$87048
Devils Thumb Rolling Hills$1,960$870108
Table Mesa South$1,962$870112
Tantra Circle$1,982$870112
Keewayden$2,160$870161
Gunbarrel Green$2,504$1,32659
Gunbarrel$2,523$1,32632
Twenty Ninth Street$2,650$870266
East Campus$2,775$870183
Frasier Meadows$3,250$870327

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. 2000 Walnut in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boulder apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden WestStudioStudio,1BA$900
2000 WalnutIndividual Bedroom2BR,1BA$950
Park Mesa1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$955
Canyon Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Nest on Thunderbird1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Nest on OsageUnit Type B1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boulder area is the $1.47 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,769. The second greatest value Boulder apartment is the 3BR/3BA Model at Gaslamp starting at $1,683 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Main Campus 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$1.47
Gaslamp3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$1.46
The Habitat ApartmentsCatalpa2BR,1.5BA$1.71
The CoveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.89
SPARKwestA 2/1F 502BR,1BA$1.94
Depot Square2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.97
Sterling Boulder ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit1BR,1BA$1.92
2200 Canyon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.46
Nest on Thunderbird1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.03
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 607 Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO with pricing that ranges from $870 to $10,194. There are also 169 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boulder ranging from $1,247 to $21,190.

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 $1,247 to $21,190 with an average monthly rent of $6,426.

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 $975 to $7,391, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,575 to $7,499. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,205.

Expert Rental Resources

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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.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.