Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Campus Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (31 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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1099 Marine St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1099 Marine St

1099 Marine StBoulder, 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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Maple Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Creek

1921 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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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 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 Main Campus 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 Mid Floor; Cozy + Fireplace1BR,1BA$1,275
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Blue Sky LoftsLodge PoleStudio,1BA$1,325
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Pepper ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,395
Canyon Club1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Campus, CO

As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Main Campus 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 Main Campus apartment is the 1224 11th St Model at 1224 11th St, Unit 0 starting at $1,100 with a $0.65 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.
920 Grant Pl2025/26 Rent a Room Option2BR,4BA$0.36
1224 11th St, Unit 01224 11th St1BR,2BA$0.65
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.62
2019 Grove St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
Creekside ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2.02
Broadway Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.13
2121 Canyon2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
2301 Goss StUnit 300: 2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
Angel's Fortress Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.27
The CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30

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Main Campus, Boulder, CO

Ranked #27

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

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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 $2,475.

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 62 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 $1,692 which is $783 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main Campus.

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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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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.