
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Campus Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $700 (70 Rentals)
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Goss Street Apartments

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Grove Street Apartments

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South Street Apartments

2829 Springdale Ln

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East Village Flats

2829 Springdale Ln

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Harvest Manor Apartments

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1920 Canyon Blvd

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Canyon Place Apartments
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1105 11th St

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Pepper Park

Dakotas Apartments

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Blue Sky Lofts

533 22nd St

The Holly

1811 22nd St

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Goss Commons

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2000 Walnut

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Canyon Crest Apartments
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2829 Springdale Ln

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The Cove

3161 Madison Ave

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Buffalo Canyon

Timber Ridge Apartments

Gaslamp

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The View on 26th

774 19th St

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Angel's Fortress Apartments

911-915 Broadway
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2939 Marine Street

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Canyon Club

1842 Canyon Blvd

2201 Pearl St, Unit 108

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St. Moritz

1544 9th St

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The Phoenix

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Saga Boulder

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Broadway Apartments

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Creekside Apartments
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2019 Grove St

2227 Arapahoe Ave

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2121 Canyon

2401 Walnut St

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3393 Madison Ave, Unit W228

Golden West

909 14th St

78 W Walnut St

Marine

1 Bedroom Bungalow on The Hill
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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 |
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| Main Campus Studio Apartments | $1,977 | $787 | $3,068 |
| Main Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $843 | $3,868 |
| Main Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $870 | $4,564 |
| Main Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,360 | $1,305 | $4,125 |
| Main Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,931 | $1,570 | $5,800 |
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There are currently 70 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 Studio unit found at Annex Flats priced from $787. Grove Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Main Campus apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Annex Flats | 0bd | Studio,1BA | $787 |
| Grove Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Canyon Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - A | 3BR,2BA | $1,380 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 1920 Canyon Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Goss Commons | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Campus, CO
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Main Campus area is the $1.46 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,746. The second greatest value Main Campus apartment is the 2x2-A Model at Union 9Seventy starting at $1,567 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Main Campus 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. |
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| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.46 |
| Union 9Seventy | 2x2-A | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 2019 Grove St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Broadway Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| The Cove | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - A | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Sterling Boulder Apartments | Private Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| 1920 Canyon Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
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4.0Pet 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 $1,455.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Main Campus?
The cheapest apartment in Main Campus is Annex Flats which is listed at $843, while the average apartment in Main Campus costs $1,950.
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 57 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 $1,395 which is $555 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main Campus.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
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