Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $700 (222 Rentals)

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property at 4570 Arapahoe Ave

$1,000 - $4,000

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$1,000

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4570 Arapahoe Ave

BoulderCO80303
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Goss Street Apartments
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$1,200 - $1,500
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$1,195 - $1,495
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$1,200 - $1,500
Studio Apartments Available Aug 1

Goss Street Apartments

2011 Goss StBoulder, CO 80302
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East Village Flats
$1,230 - $2,055
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$1,190 - $2,015
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$40

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$1,230 - $2,055
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

East Village Flats

2885 E Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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Canyon Club
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$1,310 - $1,595
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$1,310 - $1,595

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Canyon Club

1811 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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Nest on Osage - 8202
$1,345 - $1,958
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$1,345 - $1,958

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$1,345 - $1,958
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Nest on Osage - 8202

4990 Osage DrBoulder, CO 80303
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Nest on Thunderbird - 8203
$1,345 - $2,349
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$1,345 - $2,349

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$1,345 - $2,349
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Nest on Thunderbird - 8203

4917 Thunderbird DrBoulder, CO 80303
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Nest on 30th - 8201
$1,345 - $2,349
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$1,345 - $2,349

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$1,345 - $2,349
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Nest on 30th - 8201

2995 Eagle WayBoulder, CO 80301
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property at 1105 11th St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

1105 11th St

BoulderCO80302
property at 533-537 Alpine Ave.

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 9

533-537 Alpine Ave.

BoulderCO80304
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Pepper Park
$1,400 - $1,700
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$1,395 - $1,695
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Pepper Park

1823 22nd StBoulder, CO 80302
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Ledges on 29th
Rent Specials
$1,400 - $1,650
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$1,400 - $1,650

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$1,400 - $1,650
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Ledges on 29th

2820 29th StBoulder, CO 80301
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Elder Square Apartments
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$1,430 - $2,100
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$1,425 - $2,095
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Elder Square Apartments

1245 Elder AveBoulder, CO 80304
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Blue Sky Lofts
$1,435 - $1,485
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$1,400 - $1,450
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$35

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$1,435 - $1,485
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 3, 2027

Blue Sky Lofts

2905 Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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Kimberly Court Apartments
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$1,436 - $2,188
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$1,410 - $2,162
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Kimberly Court Apartments

4920 Thunderbird CirBoulder, CO 80303
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property at 1811 22nd St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

1811 22nd St

BoulderCO80302
property at 533 22nd St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 5

533 22nd St

BoulderCO80302
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1920 Canyon Blvd
Rent Specials
$1,455 - $1,655
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$1,450 - $1,650
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1920 Canyon Blvd

1920 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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Goss Commons
Rent Specials
$1,455 - $1,755
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$1,450 - $1,750
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Goss Commons

1937 Goss StBoulder, CO 80302
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Flatiron View Apartments
$1,465 - $2,678
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$1,439 - $2,652
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Flatiron View Apartments

4920 Thunderbird CirBoulder, CO 80303
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Meadow Creek
Rent Specials
$1,467 - $2,492
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$1,415 - $2,440
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Meadow Creek

5131 Williams Fork TrlBoulder, CO 80301
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Glenlake
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$1,471 - $1,954
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$1,466 - $1,949
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Glenlake

2995-2995 Glenwood DrBoulder, CO 80301
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2000 Walnut
$1,474 - $2,320
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$1,449 - $2,295
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2000 Walnut

2000 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
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Park Mesa
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$1,495 - $1,895
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$1,495 - $1,895

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Park Mesa

640-680 S Lashley LnBoulder, CO 80305
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The Cove
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$1,500 - $2,100
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$1,495 - $2,095
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The Cove

1833 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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property at 3161 Madison Ave

$1,500 - $1,645

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3161 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 3515 Hayden Pl

$1,500 - $2,100

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$1,500

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$1,500

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3515 Hayden Pl

BoulderCO80301
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Buffalo Canyon
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$1,520 - $2,800
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$1,495 - $2,775
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Buffalo Canyon

730 29th StBoulder, CO 80303
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property at 3597 Nottingham Ct

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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3597 Nottingham Ct

BoulderCO80304
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Lumine
Rent Specials
$1,580 - $1,650
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Lumine

2665-2805 28th StBoulder, CO 80301
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property at 911-915 Broadway

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

911-915 Broadway

BoulderCO80302
property at 774 19th St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 4

774 19th St

BoulderCO80302

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Outer Central, Boulder, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Central area of Boulder, CO is a Studio unit found at Annex Flats priced from $787. Trailhead at Longmont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,155. Here are the most affordable Outer Central apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Annex Flats0bdStudio,1BA$787
Trailhead at LongmontOriginal Aspen B Attainable (2791)Studio,1BA$1,155
Mountainaire2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,205
Cloverbasin VillageTwo Bedroom 60%2BR,2BA$1,299
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Canyon Club0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,310
Nest on 30th - 8201A11BR,1BA$1,345
Nest on Thunderbird - 8203A11BR,1BA$1,345
Nest on Osage - 8202One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central, CO

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Central area is the $1.68 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 4507-4515 Driftwood Pl in the in the Gunbarrel Green neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Outer Central apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,746 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4507-4515 Driftwood Pl3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.68
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.46
Dakotas Apartments2Bed/1Bath: W/D and Dishwasher2BR,1BA$1.79
Henley and Remy Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Henley2BR,1.5BA$1.78
Union 9Seventy2x2-A2BR,2BA$1.67
5110 Williams Fork Trail, Unit 2115110 Williams Fork Trail2BR,2BA$1.62
Regal Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.89
732 Delaware Ave, Unit A732 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
East Village Flats3BR/2BA - A3BR,2BA$1.58
Sterling Boulder ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit2BR,2BA$1.59

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Outer Central, Boulder, CO

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Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Outer Central, Boulder, and the greater Boulder area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer Central is at Annex Flats listed at $787.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Central Apartment is $843 at Annex Flats.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Central is starting from $1,205 at Mountainaire.

What is the most affordable Outer Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at East Village Flats and starts from $1,380.

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