Cheap Homes for Rent in Boulder, CO from $1,000 (61 Rentals)

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property at 1717 1/2 Baseline Rd
$1,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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1717 1/2 Baseline Rd

BoulderCO80302
property at 4760 Ludlow St
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

4760 Ludlow St

BoulderCO80305
property at 1145 Pennsylvania Ave
$1,195

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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1145 Pennsylvania Ave

BoulderCO80302
property at 3393 Madison Ave
$1,195 - $1,350

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Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
1 Bedroom Rentals
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3393 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 3009 Madison Ave
$1,195 - $1,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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3009 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 2830 E College Ave
$1,200 - $1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200 - $1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $1,400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

2830 E College Ave

BoulderCO80303
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property at 3035 Oneal Pkwy
$1,300 - $1,995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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3035 Oneal Pkwy

BoulderCO80301
property at 4955 Moorhead Ave
$1,290 - $1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

4955 Moorhead Ave

BoulderCO80305

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property at 2707 Valmont Rd
$1,350 - $1,465

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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2707 Valmont Rd

BoulderCO80304
property at 1018 Marine St
$1,425

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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1018 Marine St

BoulderCO80302
property at 2707 Valmont Rd
$1,465

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,465

Total Monthly Price$1,465
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit Twomile Creek

2707 Valmont Rd
BoulderCO80304
  • Smoke Free
property at 8050 Niwot Rd
$1,495

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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8050 Niwot Rd

NiwotCO80503
property at 3300 Bridger Trl
$1,499

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,499

Total Monthly Price$1,499
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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3300 Bridger Trl, Unit 205

3300 Bridger Trl
BoulderCO80301
  • Smoke Free
property at 2865 Sundown Ln
$1,500 - $2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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2865 Sundown Ln

BoulderCO80303
property at 5120 Williams Fork Trail
$1,500 - $1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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property at 850 W Moorhead Cir
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 10
Affordability

850 W Moorhead Cir

BoulderCO80305
property at 5126 Williams Fork Trail
$1,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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property at 3240 Iris Ave
$1,599

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,599

Total Monthly Price$1,599
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

3240 Iris Ave, Unit 206

3240 Iris Ave
BoulderCO80301
  • Smoke Free
property at 645 Manhattan Pl
$1,599

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,599

Total Monthly Price$1,599
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

645 Manhattan Pl

BoulderCO80303
  • Smoke Free
property at 1220 Mapleton Ave
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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1220 Mapleton Ave

BoulderCO80304
property at 1934 18th St
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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1934 18th St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1111 Maxwell Ave
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1111 Maxwell Ave

BoulderCO80304
property at 3250 Oneal Cir
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

3250 Oneal Cir, Unit J11

3250 Oneal Cir
BoulderCO80301
property at 1545 Lodge Ln
$1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

1545 Lodge Ln

BoulderCO80303
property at 8060 Niwot Rd
$1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

8060 Niwot Rd

NiwotCO80503
property at 1065 Laramie Blvd
$1,695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

1065 Laramie Blvd

BoulderCO80304

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property at 1921 Walnut St
$1,695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1921 Walnut St

BoulderCO80302
property at 5540 Stonewall Pl
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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5540 Stonewall Pl, Unit #13

5540 Stonewall Pl
BoulderCO80303
property at 3250 O'Neal Cir
$1,495 - $1,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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3250 O'Neal Cir

BoulderCO80301
property at 1850 Folsom St
$1,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

1850 Folsom St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1001 Laramie Blvd
$1,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1001 Laramie Blvd

BoulderCO80304
property at 5126 Williams Fork Trl
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
11 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

5126 Williams Fork Trl, Unit 205

5126 Williams Fork Trl
BoulderCO80301
  • Smoke Free
property at 4652 White Rock Cir
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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4652 White Rock Cir

BoulderCO80301
property at 3642 Larkwood Ct
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

3642 Larkwood Ct

BoulderCO80304
property at 3515 28th St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 9
Affordability

3515 28th St

BoulderCO80301

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property at 5520 Stonewall Pl
$1,825

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,825

Total Monthly Price$1,825
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

5520 Stonewall Pl

BoulderCO80303
property at 947 Laramie Blvd
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

947 Laramie Blvd

BoulderCO80304
property at 4753 White Rock Cir
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

4753 White Rock Cir

BoulderCO80301
property at 4883 White Rock Cir
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

4883 White Rock Cir

BoulderCO80301
property at 3254 Cripple Creek Trail
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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property at 4799 White Rock Cir
$1,875

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,875

Total Monthly Price$1,875
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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4799 White Rock Cir

BoulderCO80301
property at 3250 Oneal Cir
$1,895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,895
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Active Lifestyle

3250 Oneal Cir, Unit L27

3250 Oneal Cir
BoulderCO80301
  • Smoke Free
property at 2892 Shadow Creek Dr
$1,895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,895
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

2892 Shadow Creek Dr

BoulderCO80303
property at 695 Manhattan Dr
$1,895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,895
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

695 Manhattan Dr

BoulderCO80303

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boulder, CO

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Boulder, CO area range in price from $835 to $19,117 with an overall median price of $2,166. The three Boulder neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Baseline Sub at $1,552, Table Mesa at $1,620, and Table Mesa South at $1,620. 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 Sub$1,552$83532
Table Mesa$1,620$835106
Table Mesa South$1,620$835108
Devils Thumb Rolling Hills$1,625$835108
Tantra Circle$1,637$835118
Columbine$1,640$83561
Majestic Heights$1,646$835121
South Boulder$1,646$835121
East Chautauqua$1,660$83552
South 45th$1,681$95576

Cheapest Available Boulder Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boulder, CO is a 2 Beds unit found at The Lodge Boulder in the Main Campus neighborhood priced from $835. East Village Flats in the Main Campus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $835. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boulder apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lodge Boulder2BR/1BA - A2BR,1BA$835
East Village Flats3BR/2BA - B3BR,2BA$835
Mountainaire2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$855
Gaslamp3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$900
Park Mesa0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$955
Buffalo Canyon1 Bed Top Floor; Pool-Side + Vaulted Ceilings & AC1BR,1BA$1,275
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Nest on Thunderbird - 8203A11BR,1BA$1,350
Nest on Osage - 8202One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boulder area is the $0.31 price per square foot 2623 Sherwood Cir Model at 2623 Sherwood Cir, Unit 2623 Sherwood in the in the Palo Park neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Boulder apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 4507-4515 Driftwood Pl starting at $2,159 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Gunbarrel Green 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.
2623 Sherwood Cir, Unit 2623 Sherwood2623 Sherwood Cir5BR,4BA$0.31
4507-4515 Driftwood Pl3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.35
Dakotas Apartments2B FOR $ OF 1!! 1st Level Corner Unit w/ DW2BR,1BA$1.67
Henley and Remy Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath - Remy2BR,2BA$1.86
Gaslamp3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$0.85
Union BaselineRenovated 2x2 TH2BR,2BA$1.83
701 Arapahoe2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.94
Nest on Osage - 8202One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Mountainaire2BR/1BA - ALT2BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boulder

What type of rentals are currently available in Boulder?

There are currently 632 Apartments for Rent in Boulder, CO with pricing that ranges from $835 to $19,117. There are also 226 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boulder ranging from $1,000 to $16,900.

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 $1,000 to $16,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,184.

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 $835 to $6,975, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $8,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,570.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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