
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melody Heights Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $700 (106 Rentals)
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Goss Street Apartments

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Grove Street Apartments

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South Street Apartments

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Spruce Street Apartments

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Nest on 30th - 8201

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Harvest Manor Apartments

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1920 Canyon Blvd

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Canyon Place Apartments

533-537 Alpine Ave.
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Pepper Park

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Ledges on 29th

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Elder Square Apartments

The Holly

1811 22nd St

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Goss Commons

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2707 Valmont Rd. Apt 213D, Unit Two Mile Creek 213D

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The Cove

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Canyon Crest Apartments

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2000 Walnut
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Glenlake

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The View on 26th

The Ellipse

Lumine

701 Arapahoe

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Canyon Club

2939 Marine Street

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Depot Square

1934 18th St, Unit 2
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3515 Hayden Pl

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Uptown Broadway

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Mysa at The Crossing

Portland Place Apartments

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Creekside Apartments

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2019 Grove St

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Broadway Apartments

3035 Oneal Pkwy, Unit T20

2227 Arapahoe Ave

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2121 Canyon
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Valencia Gardens

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2707 Valmont Rd #307A, Unit #307A

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Spruce at Boulder Commons

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit 209A

1544 9th St

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Parker off Pearl

2401 Walnut St

Spruce Street Apartments

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The Armory

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Contour
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Melody Heights, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melody Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melody Heights Studio Apartments | $2,120 | $787 | $3,068 |
| Melody Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $843 | $4,205 |
| Melody Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,715 | $1,575 | $5,252 |
| Melody Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,239 | $2,125 | $6,919 |
| Melody Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,866 | $1,667 | $6,330 |
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There are currently 106 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Melody Heights Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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Cheapest Available Melody Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melody Heights area of Boulder, CO is a Studio unit found at Annex Flats priced from $787. Goss Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Melody Heights apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Annex Flats | 0bd | Studio,1BA | $787 |
| Goss Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Grove Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Canyon Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
| Ledges on 29th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melody Heights, CO
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melody Heights area is the $2.07 price per square foot 1031 Portland Place Model at 1031 Portland Place, Unit 7 in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Melody Heights apartment is the B Renovated Model at Uptown Broadway starting at $2,615 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Palo Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melody Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1031 Portland Place, Unit 7 | 1031 Portland Place | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.07 |
| Uptown Broadway | B Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.44 |
| 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 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 701 Arapahoe | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Depot Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
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Best Local Schools in Melody Heights, Boulder, CO
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melody Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Melody Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Melody Heights is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melody Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Melody Heights is Annex Flats which is listed at $843, while the average apartment in Melody Heights costs $5,090.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Melody Heights?
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 64 regular apartments in Melody Heights 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 Melody Heights?
Cheap apartments in Melody Heights have an average cost of $1,594 which is $3,496 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melody Heights.
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