
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Arapahoe Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $835 (89 Rentals)
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880 30th St

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Gaslamp

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2623 Sherwood Cir, Unit 2623 Sherwood

2830 E College Ave

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Canyon Club

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Nest on 30th - 8201

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Annex Flats

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Harvest Manor Apartments

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Blue Sky Lofts
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The Phoenix

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St. Moritz

911-915 Broadway

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Spruce Street Apartments

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Ledges on 29th

920 14th St

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit Twomile Creek

533 22nd St

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2707 Valmont Rd Apt 107D, Unit Two Mile Creek - 107D

1645 Pine St
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701 Arapahoe

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Glenlake

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Timber Ridge Apartments

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2939 Marine Street

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2000 Walnut

1842 Canyon Blvd

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Lumine

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Angel's Fortress Apartments

2227 Arapahoe Ave

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Saga Boulder
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2205 Arapahoe Ave, Unit Apartment 8

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2606 Juniper Ave, Unit Willow Springs

3520 Arthur Ct

1816 Grove St

805 29th St, Unit #262

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Portland Place Apartments

3035 Oneal Pkwy, Unit Apartment S19

1005 11th St

Golden West

909 14th St
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78 W Walnut St

1717 1/2 Baseline Rd

Marine

30PRL Apartments

1145 Pennsylvania Ave

1 Bedroom Bungalow on The Hill

3069 Broadway

Goss Street Apartments

Buffalo Canyon

1410 19th St.
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Arapahoe?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Arapahoe Studio Apartments | $2,265 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Lower Arapahoe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,310 | $1,295 | $4,354 |
| Lower Arapahoe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,453 | $835 | $5,206 |
| Lower Arapahoe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,426 | $835 | $6,975 |
| Lower Arapahoe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,275 | $1,570 | $6,975 |
| Lower Arapahoe 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,037 | $1,100 | $6,975 |
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There are currently 89 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 2 Beds unit found at The Lodge Boulder priced from $835. East Village Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Lower Arapahoe apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge Boulder | 2BR/1BA - A | 2BR,1BA | $835 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - B | 3BR,2BA | $835 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $855 |
| Gaslamp | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $900 |
| Buffalo Canyon | 1 Bed Top Floor; Pool-Side + Vaulted Ceilings & AC | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| 1410 19th St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Canyon Club | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Arapahoe, CO
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Arapahoe 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 Lower Arapahoe apartment is the Mesa Model at The View on 26th starting at $2,925 with a $2.25 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2623 Sherwood Cir, Unit 2623 Sherwood | 2623 Sherwood Cir | 5BR,4BA | $0.31 |
| The View on 26th | Mesa | 3BR,3BA | $2.25 |
| 1031 Portland Place, Unit 7 | 1031 Portland Place | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.23 |
| Dakotas Apartments | 2B FOR $ OF 1!! 1st Level Corner Unit w/ DW | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.35 |
| Gaslamp | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Union Baseline | Renovated 2x2 TH | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Creekside Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| 701 Arapahoe | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA - ALT | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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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 $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Arapahoe?
The cheapest apartment in Lower Arapahoe is Buffalo Canyon which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in Lower Arapahoe costs $2,300.
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 72 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 $999 which is $1,301 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Arapahoe.
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