Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $700 (124 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 1 Bed unit found at The Northwest Apartments priced from $751. Vivo Living Longmont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,029. Here are the most affordable Outer Central apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Northwest Apartments1A1BR,1BA$751
Vivo Living Longmont1x1 419Studio,1BA$1,029
Goss Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Canyon Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Centre CourtBackcountryStudio,1BA$1,249
The Legacy ApartmentsWhiterock 3rd FloorStudio,1BA$1,250
Buffalo Canyon1 Bed 1 Bath + Breakfast Bar1BR,1BA$1,255
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central, CO

As of October 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Central area is the $0.36 price per square foot 2025/26 Rent a Room Option Model at 920 Grant Pl in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Outer Central apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,949 with a $1.62 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.
920 Grant Pl2025/26 Rent a Room Option2BR,4BA$0.36
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.62
The Mansion3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.68
Laguna GardensTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.00
The Habitat ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$1.78
2019 Grove St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
732 Delaware Ave, Unit A732 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
Elder Square ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.97
Cloverbasin VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
The Northwest Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1.16

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Outer Central, Boulder, CO

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer Central is at Vivo Living Longmont listed at $1,029.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Central Apartment is $751 at The Northwest Apartments.

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 $903 at The Northwest Apartments.

What is the most affordable Outer Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cloverbasin Village and starts from $1,499.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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