Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (122 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. 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
Golden WestStudioStudio,1BA$900
Park Mesa1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$955
Vivo Living LongmontAspen - BStudio,1BA$1,074
Canyon Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Goss Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Cloverbasin VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,199
Blue Sky LoftsEagles NestStudio,1BA$1,250
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 January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Central area is the $1.66 price per square foot Blue Spruce Model at The Habitat Apartments in the in the Gunbarrel Green neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Outer Central apartment is the 307 Coffman St Model at 307 Coffman St, Unit 4 starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Kingsbridge Townhomes 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$1.66
307 Coffman St, Unit 4307 Coffman St4BR,2.5BA$1.20
Caliber at FlatironsUnit C1-E3BR,2BA$1.77
Cloverbasin VillageTownhome3BR,2BA$1.75
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.62
2019 Grove St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
Valencia Gardens2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.99
732 Delaware Ave, Unit A732 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
Elder Square ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.97
SPARKwestA 2/1F 502BR,1BA$1.94

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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 Golden West listed at $900.

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 $1,199 at Cloverbasin Village.

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 $1,510.

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