
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Arapahoe Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (95 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lower Arapahoe area of Boulder.


Canyon Place Apartments

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Buffalo Canyon

Grove Street Apartments

Canyon Crest Apartments

South Street Apartments

Spruce Street Apartments

2829 Springdale Ln

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East Village Flats

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Canyon Club
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Nest on 30th - 8201

2829 Springdale Ln

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Harvest Manor Apartments

1920 Canyon Blvd

Glenlake

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Pepper Park

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Elder Square Apartments

Goss Commons

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Blue Sky Lofts

2857 Springdale Ln
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The Cove

Ledges on 29th

2829 Springdale Ln

2829 Springdale Ln

701 Arapahoe

3597 Nottingham Ct

851 20th St, Unit 2

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Timber Ridge Apartments

Gaslamp

Lumine
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The View on 26th

774 19th St

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2000 Walnut

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2121 Canyon

1821 22nd St

1811 22nd St

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Angel's Fortress Apartments

2005 Goss St

2939 Marine Street

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit 101B, Unit 101B
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Saga Boulder

Broadway Apartments

2019 Grove St

Creekside Apartments

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The Phoenix

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Valencia Gardens

955 16th St.

1842 Canyon Blvd

3030 Oneal Pkwy

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Contour
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Lower Arapahoe, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Arapahoe?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Arapahoe Studio Apartments | $2,080 | $1,250 | $3,123 |
| Lower Arapahoe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $955 | $4,329 |
| Lower Arapahoe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,539 | $870 | $5,949 |
| Lower Arapahoe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,803 | $1,305 | $5,535 |
| Lower Arapahoe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,653 | $1,570 | $6,680 |
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Cheapest Available Lower Arapahoe Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Arapahoe area of Boulder, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Grove Street Apartments priced from $1,295. South Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Lower Arapahoe apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $1,351 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| 1920 Canyon Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Canyon Crest Apartments | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Arapahoe, CO
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Arapahoe area is the $2.26 price per square foot 1224 11th St Model at 1224 11th St in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Lower Arapahoe apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,769 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Arapahoe apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1224 11th St | 1224 11th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.47 |
| 2019 Grove St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 2939 Marine Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| The Province Boulder | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| Sterling Boulder Apartments | Private Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 2200 Canyon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Canyon Crest Apartments | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLower Arapahoe, Boulder, CO
Ranked #8
Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Lower Arapahoe, Boulder, CO
Flatirons Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Arapahoe Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lower Arapahoe?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Arapahoe is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Arapahoe?
The cheapest apartment in Lower Arapahoe is Grove Street Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Lower Arapahoe costs $6,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Arapahoe?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 150 regular apartments in Lower Arapahoe that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lower Arapahoe?
Cheap apartments in Lower Arapahoe have an average cost of $1,355 which is $4,645 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Arapahoe.
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.