Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Campus Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $835 (83 Rentals)

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East Village Flats
$835 - $2,055

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$795 - $2,015
Required Monthly Fees$40

Total Monthly Price$835 - $2,055
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

East Village Flats

2885 E Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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property at 2830 E College Ave
$1,200 - $1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200 - $1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $1,400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2830 E College Ave

BoulderCO80303
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Canyon Club
$1,295 - $1,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295 - $1,595

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11

Canyon Club

1811 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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Blue Sky Lofts
$1,360

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,325
Required Monthly Fees$35

Total Monthly Price$1,360
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartments Available Nov 13

Blue Sky Lofts

2905 Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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The Phoenix
$1,375 - $1,675

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,000 - $1,300
Required Monthly FeesVaries

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartments Available Now

The Phoenix

2905-2915 E College AveBoulder, CO 80303
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property at 911-915 Broadway
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

911-915 Broadway

BoulderCO80302

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property at 1036 14th St
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Affordability

1036 14th St

BoulderCO80302
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St. Moritz
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
12 Month Lease Term
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St. Moritz

1055 30th StBoulder, CO 80303
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property at 533 22nd St
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 5
Affordability

533 22nd St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1645 Pine St
$1,495

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

1645 Pine St

BoulderCO80302
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Timber Ridge Apartments
$1,535 - $1,560

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500 - $1,525
Required Monthly Fees$35

Total Monthly Price$1,535 - $1,560
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 14

Timber Ridge Apartments

1025 Adams CirBoulder, CO 80303
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2000 Walnut
$1,574 - $2,425

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,549 - $2,400
Required Monthly FeesVaries

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2000 Walnut

2000 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
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property at 1842 Canyon Blvd
$1,575

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,575

Total Monthly Price$1,575
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Affordability

1842 Canyon Blvd

BoulderCO80302

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property at 2227 Arapahoe Ave
$1,595 - $2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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Affordability

2227 Arapahoe Ave

BoulderCO80302
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Saga Boulder
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$1,625

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,606
Required Monthly Fees$19

Total Monthly Price$1,625
11 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Saga Boulder

955 BroadwayBoulder, CO 80302
Student Housing
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property at 1155 35th St
$1,695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

1155 35th St

BoulderCO80303
property at 1816 Grove St
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

1816 Grove St

BoulderCO80302

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property at 805 29th St
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
10 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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Affordability

805 29th St, Unit #262

805 29th St
BoulderCO80303
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Golden West
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Golden West

1055 Adams CirBoulder, CO 80303
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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
property at 1717 1/2 Baseline Rd
$1,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1717 1/2 Baseline Rd

BoulderCO80302
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Marine
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Marine

959 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
property at 1145 Pennsylvania Ave
$1,195

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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Affordability

1145 Pennsylvania Ave

BoulderCO80302
property at 3393 Madison Ave
$1,195 - $1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

3393 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 3009 Madison Ave
$1,195 - $1,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

3009 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303

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Buffalo Canyon
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Buffalo Canyon

730 29th StBoulder, CO 80303
Student Housing
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1410 19th St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1410 19th St.

1406-1426 19th StBoulder, CO 80302
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1020 14th
1 Bedroom Apartments

1020 14th

1020 14th StBoulder, CO 80302
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Pepper Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pepper Park

1823 22nd StBoulder, CO 80302
property at 1018 Marine St
$1,425

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

1018 Marine St

BoulderCO80302

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Main Campus, Boulder, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Main Campus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Main Campus 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 Main Campus apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lodge Boulder2BR/1BA - A2BR,1BA$835
East Village Flats3BR/2BA - B3BR,2BA$835
Mountainaire2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$855
Gaslamp3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$900
Buffalo Canyon1 Bed Top Floor; Pool-Side + Vaulted Ceilings & AC1BR,1BA$1,275
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
The PhoenixStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
1020 14th1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
1410 19th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Campus, CO

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Main Campus area is the $2.25 price per square foot Mesa Model at The View on 26th in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $2,925. The second greatest value Main Campus apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,625 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Main Campus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The View on 26thMesa3BR,3BA$2.25
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.35
Dakotas Apartments2B FOR $ OF 1!! 1st Level Corner Unit w/ DW2BR,1BA$1.67
Gaslamp3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$0.85
Union BaselineRenovated 2x2 TH2BR,2BA$1.83
Creekside ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2.02
3220 Madison Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.99
1525 Arapahoe1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.30
Mountainaire2BR/1BA - ALT2BR,1BA$1.30
The CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.31

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Main Campus, Boulder, CO

Ranked #39

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Main Campus Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Main Campus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Main Campus is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Main Campus?

The cheapest apartment in Main Campus is Buffalo Canyon which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in Main Campus costs $1,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Main Campus?

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 46 regular apartments in Main Campus 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 Main Campus?

Cheap apartments in Main Campus have an average cost of $1,066 which is $784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main Campus.

Expert Rental Resources

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