
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mapleton Hill Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (123 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mapleton Hill area of Boulder.


Goss Street Apartments

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Buffalo Canyon

South Street Apartments

Canyon Crest Apartments

Grove Street Apartments

Spruce Street Apartments

2829 Springdale Ln

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East Village Flats

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Canyon Club
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Nest on 30th - 8201

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Harvest Manor Apartments

1920 Canyon Blvd

2829 Springdale Ln

Glenlake

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Pepper Park

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Elder Square Apartments

Goss Commons

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Blue Sky Lofts

1850 Folsom St, Unit 1011
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2857 Springdale Ln

The Cove

Ledges on 29th

2829 Springdale Ln

2829 Springdale Ln

3150 Iris Ave, Unit #208, Unit #208

851 20th St, Unit 2

3597 Nottingham Ct

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3161 Madison Ave R315

701 Arapahoe
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Timber Ridge Apartments

Gaslamp

Lumine

Depot Square

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The View on 26th

774 19th St

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2000 Walnut

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SPARKwest

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2121 Canyon

1821 22nd St
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S'PARK Apartments

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Angel's Fortress Apartments

2005 Goss St

2939 Marine Street

2800 Kalmia Ave

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit 101B, Unit 101B

1811 22nd St

Saga Boulder

Broadway Apartments

2019 Grove St
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Mapleton Hill, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mapleton Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton Hill Studio Apartments | $2,037 | $1,250 | $3,123 |
| Mapleton Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,298 | $955 | $4,336 |
| Mapleton Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,518 | $870 | $5,949 |
| Mapleton Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,088 | $1,305 | $5,153 |
| Mapleton Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,651 | $1,520 | $6,680 |
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There are currently 123 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mapleton Hill Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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Cheapest Available Mapleton Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mapleton Hill area of Boulder, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Buffalo Canyon priced from $1,250. Grove Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Mapleton Hill apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Canyon | Individual Lease - 3 Bed 3 Bath - Private Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Grove Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $1,351 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| 1920 Canyon Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Canyon Crest Apartments | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mapleton Hill, CO
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mapleton Hill area is the $2.26 price per square foot 1224 11th St Model at 1224 11th St in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Mapleton Hill apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,769 with a $1.47 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1224 11th St | 1224 11th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.47 |
| Depot Square | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| SPARKwest | D 2/2TH 60 | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| 2019 Grove St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 2939 Marine Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Sterling Boulder Apartments | Private Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 2200 Canyon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMapleton Hill, Boulder, CO
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Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Mapleton Hill, Boulder, CO
Flatirons Elementary School
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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 $1,250, while the average apartment in Mapleton Hill costs $6,000.
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 182 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 $1,270 which is $4,730 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mapleton Hill.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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