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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Boulder Studio Apartments | $2,149 | $1,400 | $2,764 |
| North Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,376 | $1,345 | $4,205 |
| North Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,793 | $1,650 | $5,237 |
| North Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,258 | $2,125 | $6,790 |
| North Boulder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,277 | $4,984 | $6,210 |
There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in the North Boulder area of Boulder, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Spruce Street Apartments priced from $1,300. Nest on 30th - 8201 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,345. Here are the most affordable North Boulder apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Ledges on 29th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $1,467 |
| The Ellipse | B - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,577 |
| Lumine | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
| Remington Post Condominiums | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Depot Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,622 |
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Boulder area is the $2.23 price per square foot 1031 Portland Place Model at 1031 Portland Place, Unit 7 in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value North Boulder apartment is the Unit B Model at Uptown Broadway starting at $2,515 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Palo Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Boulder apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1031 Portland Place, Unit 7 | 1031 Portland Place | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.23 |
| Uptown Broadway | Unit B | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.34 |
| Valencia Gardens | 2 Bed Office + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Depot Square | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Mysa at The Crossing | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Remington Post Condominiums | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| 2707 Valmont Rd Apt 107D, Unit Two Mile Creek - 107D | 2707 Valmont Rd Apt 107D | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| 2707 Valmont Rd. Apt 213D, Unit Two Mile Creek 213D | 2707 Valmont Rd. Apt 213D | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Boulder is under $1,622.
The cheapest apartment in North Boulder is Spruce Street Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in North Boulder costs $5,110.
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 33 regular apartments in North Boulder that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in North Boulder have an average cost of $1,780 which is $3,330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Boulder.
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