Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $600 (114 Rentals)

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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 Golden West priced from $900. Vivo Living Longmont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here are the most affordable Outer Central apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden WestStudioStudio,1BA$900
Vivo Living LongmontStudio XLStudio,1BA$1,070
Canyon Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
The Legacy ApartmentsWhiterock 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$1,349
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,350
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,375
Ledges on 29thStudioStudio,1BA$1,390
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,395
1920 Canyon Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Kimberly Court ApartmentsFlagstaff1BR,1BA$1,423

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central, CO

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Central area is the $1.68 price per square foot Blue Spruce Model at The Habitat Apartments in the in the Gunbarrel Green neighborhood starting from $2,525. The second greatest value Outer Central apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,730 with a $1.44 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.
The Habitat ApartmentsBlue Spruce3BR,2.5BA$1.68
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.44
Cloverbasin VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.57
Grandview Meadows ApartmentsUnit 2.2L2BR,2BA$1.84
The Northwest Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.91
Nest on OsageUnit Type C2BR,1BA$1.66
Parkway FlatsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.02
Sterling ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.89
Nest on Thunderbird2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.83
Golden West1x11BR,1BA$2.04

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Outer Central, Boulder, CO

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Outer Central Neighborhood in Boulder, CO

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Outer Central Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Central?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Central is under $1,423.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Central?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Central is Golden West which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Outer Central costs $4,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Central?

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 112 regular apartments in Outer Central 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 Outer Central?

Cheap apartments in Outer Central have an average cost of $809 which is $3,691 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central.

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