
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melody Heights Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $995 (108 Rentals)
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533-537 Alpine Ave.

3515 Hayden Pl

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Grove Street Apartments

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Nest on 30th - 8201

Annex Flats

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Harvest Manor Apartments

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Spruce Street Apartments

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Ledges on 29th

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2707 Valmont Rd Apt 107D, Unit Two Mile Creek - 107D
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402 Maxwell Ave, Unit 3

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit Twomile Creek

The Ellipse

3300 Bridger Trl, Unit 205

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Canyon Crest Apartments

701 Arapahoe

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Glenlake

2939 Marine Street

1645 Pine St

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2000 Walnut
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1842 Canyon Blvd

Lumine

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Canyon Club

S'PARK Apartments

3050 Corona Trl

3240 Iris Ave, Unit 206

3250 Oneal Cir, Unit J11

Depot Square

2205 Arapahoe Ave, Unit Apartment 8

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Mysa at The Crossing
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oLiv Boulder

3250 O'Neal Cir, Unit G14

1544 9th St

2227 Arapahoe Ave

1816 Grove St

3345 Chisholm Trail

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Uptown Broadway

Portland Place Apartments

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The View on 26th

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2606 Juniper Ave, Unit Willow Springs
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3250 Oneal Cir, Unit #J-25

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Valencia Gardens

3520 Arthur Ct

Spruce Street Apartments

The Holly

3250 Oneal Cir, Unit L27

1537 9th St

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The Armory

Spruce at Boulder Commons

1630 Spruce St
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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 | $2,070 | $1,300 | $2,858 |
| Melody Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,324 | $1,295 | $4,354 |
| Melody Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,670 | $1,500 | $5,241 |
| Melody Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,532 | $1,830 | $6,217 |
| Melody Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,029 | $1,685 | $7,183 |
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There are currently 108 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 Goss Street Apartments priced from $1,200. South Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Melody Heights apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goss Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Annex Flats | 0bd | Studio,1BA | $1,312 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 640 Arapahoe Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Ledges on 29th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Elder Square Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melody Heights, CO
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melody Heights area is the $0.37 price per square foot 2623 Sherwood Cir Model at 2623 Sherwood Cir, Unit 2623 Sherwood in the in the Palo Park neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Melody Heights apartment is the 1031 Portland Place Model at 1031 Portland Place, Unit 7 starting at $2,895 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Pearl Street Mall 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2623 Sherwood Cir, Unit 2623 Sherwood | 2623 Sherwood Cir | 5BR,4BA | $0.37 |
| 1031 Portland Place, Unit 7 | 1031 Portland Place | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.23 |
| The View on 26th | Mesa | 3BR,3BA | $2.37 |
| Creekside Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Valencia Gardens | 2 Bed Office + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 701 Arapahoe | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| The Ellipse | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathrom A | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| The Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 640 Arapahoe Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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Best Local Schools in Melody Heights, Boulder, CO
Foothill Elementary School
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Centennial Middle School
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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 $1,430.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melody Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Melody Heights is South Street Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Melody Heights costs $2,388.
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 90 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 $1,509 which is $879 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melody Heights.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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