
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $1,100 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Boulder area of Boulder.


Elder Square Apartments

Glenlake

Ledges on 29th

3597 Nottingham Ct

The Ellipse
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Valencia Gardens

Lumine

Depot Square

1240 Cedar Ave

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SPARKwest

Uptown Broadway
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The Magwood

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3075 Broadway St
North Boulder, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Boulder?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Boulder Studio Apartments | $2,053 | $1,499 | $2,614 |
| North Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,494 | $1,295 | $4,265 |
| North Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $1,600 | $4,437 |
| North Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,440 | $1,898 | $7,316 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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Cheapest Available North Boulder Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Boulder area of Boulder, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Spruce Street Apartments priced from $1,295. Elder Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,425. 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 | $1,295 |
| Elder Square Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $1,447 |
| Ledges on 29th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| 3100 Pearl | S1R | Studio,1BA | $1,553 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Boulder, CO
As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Boulder area is the $2.23 price per square foot 2 Bed Office + 1 Bath Model at Valencia Gardens in the in the Crossroads neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value North Boulder apartment is the A 2/1F 50 Model at SPARKwest starting at $1,642 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Crossroads 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia Gardens | 2 Bed Office + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| SPARKwest | A 2/1F 50 | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Depot Square | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Two Nine North | Onyx | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| The Magwood | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Mysa at The Crossing | Cottonwood | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
| The Ellipse | B - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Lumine | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Boulder Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Boulder?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Boulder is under $1,654.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Boulder?
The cheapest apartment in North Boulder is Spruce Street Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in North Boulder costs $4,654.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Boulder?
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 59 regular apartments in North Boulder 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 North Boulder?
Cheap apartments in North Boulder have an average cost of $644 which is $4,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Boulder.
Expert Rental Resources
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