
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Arapahoe Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (52 Rentals)
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2000 Walnut

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1224 11th St

Canyon Place Apartments

Goss Street Apartments

2037 Walnut St

914 13th St

Grove Street Apartments

Spruce Street Apartments

South Street Apartments
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Canyon Crest Apartments

971 Pleasant St

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Canyon Club

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Harvest Manor Apartments

1920 Canyon Blvd

Glenlake

Pepper Park

Elder Square Apartments

Blue Sky Lofts

Goss Commons
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The Cove

Ledges on 29th

701 Arapahoe

View House

3597 Nottingham Ct

Timber Ridge Apartments

Lumine

1537 9th St

East Village Flats

1240 Cedar Ave
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1821 22nd St

774 19th St

Gaslamp

Angel's Fortress Apartments

Buffalo Canyon

1811 22nd St

Saga Boulder

Broadway Apartments

Creekside Apartments

2019 Grove St
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929 11th St

909 14th St

78 W Walnut St

Marine

30PRL Apartments

3069 Broadway

1 Bedroom Bungalow on The Hill

2301 Goss St

Cross Apartments

1099 Marine St
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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 | $2,091 | $900 | $3,122 |
| Lower Arapahoe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,308 | $870 | $4,265 |
| Lower Arapahoe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,528 | $950 | $6,355 |
| Lower Arapahoe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,062 | $975 | $5,975 |
| Lower Arapahoe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,987 | $1,205 | $7,600 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lower Arapahoe Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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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 Studio unit found at Golden West priced from $900. 2000 Walnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Lower Arapahoe apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 2000 Walnut | Individual Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Canyon Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Grove Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Boulder Creek | Evergreen Premier | Studio,1BA | $1,334 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $1,354 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Arapahoe, CO
As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Arapahoe 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 Lower Arapahoe 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 Lower Arapahoe apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.47 |
| Gaslamp | 3BR/3BA | 3BR,3BA | $1.46 |
| The Cove | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Valencia Gardens | 2 Bed Office + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Province Boulder | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| Sterling Boulder Apartments | Private Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| View House | 1 Bed 1 Bath + Den | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 2200 Canyon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Golden West | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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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 $1,354.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Arapahoe?
The cheapest apartment in Lower Arapahoe is Golden West which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Lower Arapahoe costs $7,150.
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 130 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 $1,284 which is $5,866 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Arapahoe.
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