Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (176 Rentals)

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Park Mesa
$870 - $2,020
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Park Mesa

640-680 S Lashley LnBoulder, CO 80305
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Buffalo Canyon
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$1,250 - $4,475
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$900 - $4,125
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Buffalo Canyon

730 29th StBoulder, CO 80303
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East Village Flats
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$1,305 - $2,040
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$1,265 - $2,000
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$1,305 - $2,040
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East Village Flats

2885 E Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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Canyon Club
$1,325 - $1,730
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$1,325 - $1,730

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Canyon Club

1811 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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Kimberly Court Apartments
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$1,352 - $2,067
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$1,326 - $2,041
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Kimberly Court Apartments

4920 Thunderbird CirBoulder, CO 80303
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Pepper Park
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$1,400 - $1,655
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$1,395 - $1,650
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$1,400 - $1,655
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Pepper Park

1823 22nd StBoulder, CO 80302
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Flatiron View Apartments
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$1,402 - $2,577
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$1,376 - $2,551
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Flatiron View Apartments

4920 Thunderbird CirBoulder, CO 80303
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Meadow Creek
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$1,429 - $2,392
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$1,377 - $2,340
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Meadow Creek

5131 Williams Fork TrlBoulder, CO 80301
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Elder Square Apartments
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$1,430 - $2,000
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$1,425 - $1,995
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$1,430 - $2,000
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Elder Square Apartments

1245 Elder AveBoulder, CO 80304
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Blue Sky Lofts
$1,460
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$1,425
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$1,460
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Blue Sky Lofts

2905 Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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property at 1545 Lodge Ln

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1545 Lodge Ln

BoulderCO80303
property at 3597 Nottingham Ct

$1,550

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$1,550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

3597 Nottingham Ct

BoulderCO80304
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Mohawk Green Apartments
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$1,555 - $1,800
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$1,550 - $1,795
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$1,555 - $1,800
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Mohawk Green Apartments

704-710 Mohawk DrBoulder, CO 80303
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Timber Ridge Apartments
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$1,565 - $1,835
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$1,480 - $1,750
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$85

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$1,565 - $1,835
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Timber Ridge Apartments

1025 Adams CirBoulder, CO 80303
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The View on 26th
$1,585 - $4,165
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$1,210 - $3,790
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The View on 26th

1853 26th StBoulder, CO 80302
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property at 774 19th St

$1,595

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$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 4

774 19th St

BoulderCO80302
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2000 Walnut
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$1,599 - $2,749
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$1,249 - $2,399
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2000 Walnut

2000 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
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Apex 5510
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$1,600 - $2,588
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$1,594 - $2,582
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Apex 5510

5510 Spine RdBoulder, CO 80301
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SPARKwest
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$1,642 - $1,971
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$1,642 - $1,971

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$1,642 - $1,971
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SPARKwest

3215 Bluff StBoulder, CO 80301
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The Habitat Apartments
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$1,643 - $3,477
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$1,615 - $3,449
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The Habitat Apartments

6255 Habitat DrBoulder, CO 80301
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2121 Canyon
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$1,649 - $2,999
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$1,299 - $2,649
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2121 Canyon

2121 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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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 2 Beds unit found at The Northwest Apartments priced from $945. Park Mesa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable Outer Central apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Northwest Apartments2B2BR,2BA$945
Park Mesa1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$955
Vivo Living LongmontAspen B Attainable (2791)Studio,1BA$1,155
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
East Village Flats3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$1,305
Nest on Thunderbird - 8203A11BR,1BA$1,345
Nest on Osage - 8202One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,345
Nest on 30th - 8201A11BR,1BA$1,345
The Legacy ApartmentsWhiterock 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$1,348

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central, CO

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Central area is the $1.47 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,769. The second greatest value Outer Central apartment is the Catalpa 2-Bedroom Apartment in Boulder, CO Model at The Habitat Apartments starting at $1,981 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Gunbarrel Green 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.
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.47
The Habitat ApartmentsCatalpa 2-Bedroom Apartment in Boulder, CO2BR,1.5BA$1.80
Depot Square2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.63
Cloverbasin VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.53
Stonegate ApartmentsRejoice1BR,1BA$1.93
Regal Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.89
The Northwest Apartments2B2BR,2BA$1.07
732 Delaware Ave, Unit A732 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
Sterling Boulder ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit2BR,2BA$1.72
2200 Canyon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.46

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Outer Central, Boulder, CO

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,155.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Central Apartment is $955 at Park Mesa.

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 $945 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 East Village Flats and starts from $1,305.

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