
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Chautauqua Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (87 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lower Chautauqua area of Boulder.


1515 Harrison Ave

Canyon Place Apartments

Goss Street Apartments

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Buffalo Canyon

South Street Apartments

Canyon Crest Apartments

Grove 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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Harvest Manor Apartments

1920 Canyon Blvd

2829 Springdale Ln

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Pepper Park

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Elder Square Apartments

Goss Commons

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Blue Sky Lofts

1850 Folsom St, Unit 1011
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2857 Springdale Ln

The Cove

Ledges on 29th

2829 Springdale Ln

2829 Springdale Ln

Gaslamp

701 Arapahoe

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3161 Madison Ave R315

851 20th St, Unit 2

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Timber Ridge Apartments
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Depot Square

Lumine

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The View on 26th

774 19th St

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2000 Walnut

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SPARKwest

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2121 Canyon

1821 22nd St

S'PARK Apartments

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Coronado Apartments
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Angel's Fortress Apartments

2005 Goss St

850 W Moorhead Cir

2939 Marine Street

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit 101B, Unit 101B

1811 22nd St

Saga Boulder

Broadway Apartments

2019 Grove St

Creekside Apartments
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Lower Chautauqua, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Chautauqua?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Chautauqua Studio Apartments | $1,978 | $870 | $3,123 |
| Lower Chautauqua 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $955 | $4,336 |
| Lower Chautauqua 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,511 | $870 | $5,949 |
| Lower Chautauqua 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,019 | $1,305 | $5,153 |
| Lower Chautauqua 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,813 | $1,520 | $6,680 |
| Lower Chautauqua 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,250 | $5,000 | $5,500 |
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There are currently 87 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lower Chautauqua Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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Cheapest Available Lower Chautauqua Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Chautauqua area of Boulder, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Mesa priced from $955. Buffalo Canyon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Lower Chautauqua apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Mesa | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Buffalo Canyon | Individual Lease - 3 Bed 3 Bath - Private Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 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 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| Canyon Crest Apartments | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 1920 Canyon Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Chautauqua, CO
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua 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 |
| Depot Square | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Laguna Gardens | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.20 |
| SPARKwest | D 2/2TH 60 | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| 2019 Grove St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 2939 Marine Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| The Province Boulder | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| Sterling Boulder Apartments | Private Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| 2200 Canyon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Best Local Schools in Lower Chautauqua, Boulder, CO
New Vista High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Chautauqua Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lower Chautauqua?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Chautauqua is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Chautauqua?
The cheapest apartment in Lower Chautauqua is Park Mesa which is listed at $955, while the average apartment in Lower Chautauqua costs $6,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Chautauqua?
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 183 regular apartments in Lower Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua?
Cheap apartments in Lower Chautauqua have an average cost of $1,443 which is $4,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Chautauqua.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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