Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Arapahoe Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (48 Rentals)

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909 14th St
Studio Apartments

909 14th St

909 14th StBoulder, CO 80302
Student Housing
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78 W Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

78 W Walnut St

1360 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
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Marine
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Marine

959 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
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3069 Broadway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3069 Broadway

3069 BroadwayBoulder, CO 80304
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Cross Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Apartments

485 College AveBoulder, CO 80302
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955 16th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

955 16th St

955 16th StBoulder, CO 80302
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1099 Marine St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1099 Marine St

1099 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
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Maple Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Creek

1921 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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Lower Arapahoe, Boulder, CO Local Guide

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 Goss Street Apartments priced from $1,195. Canyon Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Lower Arapahoe apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Goss Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Canyon Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Buffalo Canyon1 Bed 1 Bath + Breakfast Bar1BR,1BA$1,255
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Blue Sky LoftsLodge PoleStudio,1BA$1,325
GlenlakeThe Red Feather2BR,1BA$1,343
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
The View on 26thFlatirons (Affordable/Income Qualifying)1BR,1BA$1,368

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Arapahoe, CO

As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Arapahoe area is the $0.36 price per square foot 2025/26 Rent a Room Option Model at 920 Grant Pl in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Lower Arapahoe apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,949 with a $1.62 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
920 Grant Pl2025/26 Rent a Room Option2BR,4BA$0.36
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.62
2460-2470 9th Street2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.07
2019 Grove St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
Creekside ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2.02
Broadway Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.13
Elder Square ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.97
Valencia Gardens2 Bed Office + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.11
2121 Canyon2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
The View on 26thFlatirons A1BR,1BA$2.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Arapahoe, Boulder, CO

Ranked #9

Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Lower Arapahoe, Boulder, CO

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Getting Around the Lower Arapahoe Neighborhood in Boulder, CO

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,368.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Arapahoe?

The cheapest apartment in Lower Arapahoe is Buffalo Canyon which is listed at $1,255, while the average apartment in Lower Arapahoe costs $2,575.

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 93 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 $1,431 which is $1,144 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Arapahoe.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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