
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Campus Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $835 (83 Rentals)
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880 30th St

Gaslamp

2830 E College Ave

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Canyon Club

Annex Flats

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Harvest Manor Apartments

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Blue Sky Lofts

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The Phoenix

911-915 Broadway
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1036 14th St

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St. Moritz

920 14th St

533 22nd St

1645 Pine St

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Timber Ridge Apartments

2939 Marine Street

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2000 Walnut

1842 Canyon Blvd

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Angel's Fortress Apartments
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2227 Arapahoe Ave

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Saga Boulder

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Wimbledon Condominium

2205 Arapahoe Ave, Unit Apartment 8

1155 35th St

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3393 Madison Ave, Unit W228

1816 Grove St

Spruce Street Apartments

The Holly

3009 Madison Ave, Unit J206
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805 29th St, Unit #262

Golden West

909 14th St

78 W Walnut St

1717 1/2 Baseline Rd

Marine

1145 Pennsylvania Ave

3393 Madison Ave

3009 Madison Ave

1 Bedroom Bungalow on The Hill
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Goss Street Apartments

Buffalo Canyon

South Street Apartments

Grove Street Apartments

1410 19th St.

1020 14th

Pepper Park

3161 Madison Ave Q423

1018 Marine St

3161 Madison Ave
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Main Campus, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Main Campus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Campus Studio Apartments | $1,573 | $1,295 | $2,840 |
| Main Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,958 | $1,395 | $2,896 |
| Main Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,171 | $835 | $3,784 |
| Main Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,294 | $835 | $6,975 |
| Main Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,275 | $1,570 | $6,975 |
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There are currently 83 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Main Campus Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge Boulder | 2BR/1BA - A | 2BR,1BA | $835 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - B | 3BR,2BA | $835 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $855 |
| Gaslamp | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $900 |
| Buffalo Canyon | 1 Bed Top Floor; Pool-Side + Vaulted Ceilings & AC | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Phoenix | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| 1020 14th | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 1410 19th St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The View on 26th | Mesa | 3BR,3BA | $2.25 |
| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.35 |
| Dakotas Apartments | 2B FOR $ OF 1!! 1st Level Corner Unit w/ DW | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Gaslamp | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Union Baseline | Renovated 2x2 TH | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Creekside Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| 3220 Madison Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 1525 Arapahoe | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA - ALT | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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.
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