Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Campus Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (42 Rentals)

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909 14th St
Studio Apartments

909 14th St

909 14th StBoulder, CO 80302
Student Housing
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1360 Walnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1360 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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2301 Goss St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2301 Goss St

2301 Goss StBoulder, CO 80302
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1099 Marine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1099 Marine St

1099 Marine 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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3220 Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3220 Madison Ave

3220 Madison AveBoulder, CO 80303
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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 Golden West priced from $900. Canyon Crest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Main Campus apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden WestStudioStudio,1BA$900
Canyon Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,375
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,395
1920 Canyon Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudio2Studio,1BA$1,450
The CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Timber Ridge ApartmentsTahoe1BR,1BA$1,500
1937 Goss StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Campus, CO

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Main Campus area is the $2.53 price per square foot Whitman Model at The View on 26th in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $3,441. The second greatest value Main Campus apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,730 with a $1.44 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 26thWhitman3BR,3BA$2.53
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.44
The Province Boulder2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$2.37
Sterling ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.89
1821 22nd StTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.06
The CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30
3009 Madison Ave., Unit I-3033009 Madison Ave.1BR,1BA$2.59
1920 Canyon Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.54
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudio2Studio ,1BA$2.64
Golden West1x11BR,1BA$2.04

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Main Campus, Boulder, CO

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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 $1,550.

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

The cheapest apartment in Main Campus is Golden West which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Main Campus costs $4,500.

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 75 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 $1,557 which is $2,943 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main Campus.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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