Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melody Heights Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $900 (46 Rentals)
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Canyon Crest Apartments

1920 Canyon Blvd

Spruce Street Apartments
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Glenlake

Elder Square Apartments

1850 Folsom St

Depot Square

3547 Nottingham Ct

1240 Cedar Ave
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Lumine

1821 22nd St

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

S'PARK Apartments

The View on 26th

2121 Canyon

2000 Walnut
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2711 Mapleton Ave

Parker Off Pearl

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The Armory
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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 |
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Melody Heights Studio Apartments | $2,119 | $1,295 | $5,548 |
Melody Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,620 | $1,375 | $8,897 |
Melody Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,198 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Melody Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,404 | $1,847 | $10,000+ |
Melody Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,007 | $1,838 | $7,752 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at 1938 Spruce Street priced from $1,000. Canyon Crest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. 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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1938 Spruce Street | 2 bd | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Canyon Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Ledges on 29th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,390 |
1920 Canyon Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio2 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Elder Square Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
The Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
701 Arapahoe | 701 Arapahoe Ave Unit 205 | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melody Heights, CO
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melody Heights area is the $1.94 price per square foot The Grand Mesa Model at Glenlake in the in the Crossroads neighborhood starting from $1,970. The second greatest value Melody Heights apartment is the Thoreau Model at The View on 26th starting at $2,457 with a $2.46 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. |
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Glenlake | The Grand Mesa | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.94 |
The View on 26th | Thoreau | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
Uptown Broadway | F Renovated | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.80 |
1821 22nd St | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Depot Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
1938 Spruce Street | 2 bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
The Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
701 Arapahoe | 701 Arapahoe Ave Unit 205 | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
1920 Canyon Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMelody Heights, Boulder, CO
Ranked #15
Among neighborhoods in Boulder, CO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Melody Heights, Boulder, CO
Foothill Elementary School
Centennial Middle School
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Getting Around the Melody Heights Neighborhood in Boulder, CO
Walk Score®
43 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
78 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melody Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Melody Heights is Spruce Street Apartments which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Melody Heights costs $5,020.
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 17 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 $1,105 which is $3,915 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melody Heights.
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