
Cheap Homes for Rent in Boulder, CO from $800 (20 Rentals)
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1005 11th St

1717 Baseline Rd

30 Murray St

2835 Springdale Ln, Unit 4

1620 GROVE St

2707 Valmont Rd

2711 Mapleton Ave, Unit 8

850 W Moorhead Cir

8050 Niwot Rd
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5120 Williams Fork Trl, Unit 107

645 Manhattan Pl, Unit #309

3161 Madison Ave, Unit R310

5126 Williams Fork Trail

3120 Corona Trl, Unit 306

2250 Grove Cir E

1830 22nd St

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit 101B

3035 Oneal Pky, Unit S35

3300 Redstone Rd, Unit Shanahan Ridge
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Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Boulder?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Boulder 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,604 | $1,700 | $3,595 |
Boulder 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,704 | $845 | $5,650 |
Boulder 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,171 | $2,700 | $9,000 |
Boulder 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,137 | $2,800 | $7,500 |
Boulder 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,800 | $7,200 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boulder, CO
Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Goss Grove | $1,750 | $1,350 | 1 |
Glenwood Grove North Iris | $2,100 | $1,745 | 2 |
Downtown Boulder | $2,525 | $1,350 | 1 |
Gunbarrel | $3,597 | $1,650 | 1 |
East Foothills | $4,249 | $1,895 | 5 |
Southeast Boulder | $4,249 | $1,695 | 7 |
Arapahoe Ridge | $4,250 | $1,250 | 16 |
Gapter | $4,250 | $1,530 | 7 |
South 45th | $4,250 | $845 | 8 |
Frasier Meadows | $4,374 | $845 | 17 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Golden West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Grove Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Nest on Thunderbird | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
Nest on Osage | Unit Type B | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.44 |
Glenlake | The Grand Mesa | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.83 |
The Habitat Apartments | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Union Baseline | Renovated 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Depot Square | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Sterling Apartments | Private Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
1821 22nd St | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Nest on Thunderbird | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Nest on Osage | Unit Type B | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
Golden West | 1x1 | 1BR,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.
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