Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mapleton Hill Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (60 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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3069 Broadway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3069 Broadway

3069 BroadwayBoulder, CO 80304
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Mapleton Hill, Boulder, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mapleton Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mapleton Hill 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 Mapleton Hill 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 1 Bath + Breakfast Bar1BR,1BA$1,255
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Blue Sky LoftsLodge PoleStudio,1BA$1,325
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
The View on 26thFlatirons (Affordable/Income Qualifying)1BR,1BA$1,368
Pepper ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mapleton Hill, CO

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mapleton Hill 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 Mapleton Hill apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,949 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mapleton Hill 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
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.62
The Mansion3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.68
2019 Grove St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
Creekside ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2.02
Broadway Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.13
Elder Square ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.97
Valencia Gardens2 Bed Office + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.11
2121 Canyon2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
Depot Square2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.97

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mapleton Hill, Boulder, CO

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Mapleton Hill Neighborhood in Boulder, CO

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mapleton Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mapleton Hill?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mapleton Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Mapleton Hill is Buffalo Canyon which is listed at $1,255, while the average apartment in Mapleton Hill costs $7,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mapleton Hill?

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 96 regular apartments in Mapleton Hill 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 Mapleton Hill?

Cheap apartments in Mapleton Hill have an average cost of $1,285 which is $5,865 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mapleton Hill.

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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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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