Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $700 (223 Rentals)

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Park Mesa
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$870 - $2,020
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Park Mesa

640-680 S Lashley LnBoulder, CO 80305
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property at 2823 Springdale Ln

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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2823 Springdale Ln

BoulderCO80303
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Canyon Place Apartments
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$1,200 - $1,500
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$1,195 - $1,495
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Canyon Place Apartments

1926 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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Canyon Club
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$1,245 - $1,595
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$1,245 - $1,595

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Canyon Club

1811 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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South Street Apartments
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$1,300 - $1,600
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$1,295 - $1,595
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 15

South Street Apartments

2308 South StBoulder, CO 80302
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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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$40

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$1,305 - $2,040
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

East Village Flats

2885 E Aurora AveBoulder, 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 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 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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Meadow Creek
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$1,352 - $2,535
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$1,312 - $2,495
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$40

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$1,352 - $2,535
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Meadow Creek

5131 Williams Fork TrlBoulder, CO 80301
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1920 Canyon Blvd
$1,355 - $1,655
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$1,350 - $1,650
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1920 Canyon Blvd

1920 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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Kimberly Court Apartments
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$1,368 - $2,257
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$1,342 - $2,231
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Kimberly Court Apartments

4920 Thunderbird CirBoulder, CO 80303
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property at 1105 11th St

$1,395 - $5,195

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

1105 11th St

BoulderCO80302
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Pepper Park
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$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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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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Goss Commons
$1,455 - $1,700
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$1,450 - $1,695
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Goss Commons

1937 Goss StBoulder, CO 80302
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Blue Sky Lofts
$1,460
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$1,425
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$35

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$1,460
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 3, 2027

Blue Sky Lofts

2905 Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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Flatiron View Apartments
$1,494 - $2,652
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$1,468 - $2,626
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Flatiron View Apartments

4920 Thunderbird CirBoulder, CO 80303
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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 3150 Iris Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3150 Iris Ave, Unit #208

3150 Iris Ave
BoulderCO80301
property at 1811 22nd St

$1,500 - $1,955

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$1,500

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Available Jul 25

1811 22nd St

BoulderCO80302
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Coronado Apartments
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$1,539 - $2,109
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$1,530 - $2,100
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Coronado Apartments

4977 Moorhead AveBoulder, CO 80305
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Apex 5510
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$1,540 - $2,780
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$1,534 - $2,774
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Apex 5510

5510 Spine RdBoulder, CO 80301
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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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Mohawk Green Apartments

704-710 Mohawk DrBoulder, CO 80303
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Weathervane
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$1,561 - $4,007
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$1,540 - $3,986
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Weathervane

5801-5847 Arapahoe AveBoulder, CO 80303
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property at 774 19th St

$1,595

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$1,595

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 4

774 19th St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1934 18th St

$1,595

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$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

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2000 Walnut
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$1,619 - $2,769
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$1,249 - $2,399
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2000 Walnut

2000 Walnut StBoulder, 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 Studio unit found at Annex Flats priced from $787. The Northwest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Outer Central apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Annex Flats0bdStudio,1BA$787
The Northwest Apartments2B2BR,2BA$945
832 S Bowen St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,150
Canyon Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Vivo Living LongmontOriginal Aspen B (2791)Studio,1BA$1,255
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Nest on Osage - 8202One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,345
Nest on Thunderbird - 8203A11BR,1BA$1,345
Nest on 30th - 8201A11BR,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central, CO

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Central area is the $1.42 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Outer Central apartment is the 5110 Williams Fork Trail Model at 5110 Williams Fork Trail, Unit 211 starting at $1,800 with a $1.95 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$1.42
5110 Williams Fork Trail, Unit 2115110 Williams Fork Trail2BR,2BA$1.95
Stonegate ApartmentsRejoice1BR,1BA$1.91
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
East Village Flats3BR/2BA - B3BR,2BA$1.58
Sterling Boulder ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit2BR,2BA$1.72
Cloverbasin VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
832 S Bowen St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.60

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Outer Central, Boulder, CO

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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 $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 $1,365.

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