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property at 1620 Walnut St

$1,795 - $2,250

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

1620 Walnut St

BoulderCO80302
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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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30PRL Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

30PRL Apartments

2360 30th StBoulder, CO 80301
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3069 Broadway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3069 Broadway

3069 BroadwayBoulder, CO 80304
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Lower Chautauqua, Boulder, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Chautauqua Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Chautauqua area of Boulder, CO is a Studio unit found at Golden West priced from $900. Park Mesa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable Lower Chautauqua apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden WestStudioStudio,1BA$900
Park Mesa1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$955
Canyon Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Goss Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Blue Sky LoftsEagles NestStudio,1BA$1,250
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
The View on 26thFlatirons (Affordable/Income Qualifying)1BR,1BA$1,318
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Chautauqua, CO

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Chautauqua area is the $1.62 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,949. The second greatest value Lower Chautauqua apartment is the Townhouse Model at Laguna Gardens starting at $2,500 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Southeast Boulder neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Chautauqua apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.62
Laguna GardensTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.27
2019 Grove St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
Creekside ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2.02
Elder Square ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.97
SPARKwestA 2/1F 502BR,1BA$1.94
Gaslamp2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.21
Depot Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.12
The View on 26thFlatirons (Affordable/Income Qualifying)1BR,1BA$2.15
Golden West1x11BR,1BA$2.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Chautauqua, Boulder, CO

Ranked #4

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

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4.0
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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 $1,350.

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 $10,500.

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 328 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 $2,940 which is $7,560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Chautauqua.

Expert Rental Resources

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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