
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $700 (139 Rentals)
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Park Mesa

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1224 11th St

Tantra Lake

Canyon Place Apartments

Goss Street Apartments

2037 Walnut St

South Street Apartments

Canyon Crest Apartments

Grove Street Apartments
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Spruce Street Apartments

971 Pleasant St

Nest on Osage

Nest on Thunderbird

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Canyon Club

Kimberly Court Apartments

Apex 5510

1920 Canyon Blvd

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Harvest Manor Apartments

Pepper Park
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Elder Square Apartments

Meadow Creek

Blue Sky Lofts

Mohawk Drive Apartments

Goss Commons

Flatiron View Apartments

The Cove

Ledges on 29th

Gunbarrel Center

1000 W Moorhead Cir
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3161 Madison Ave R315

Mohawk Green Apartments

701 Arapahoe

View House

3597 Nottingham Ct

Glenlake

Timber Ridge Apartments

The Ellipse

Verdant

Lumine
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Depot Square

1537 9th St

Coronado Apartments

East Village Flats

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SPARKwest

1240 Cedar Ave

2950 Hawthorn Ave

Buffalo Canyon

1821 22nd St

Henley and Remy Apartments
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Outer Central, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Central Studio Apartments | $1,898 | $900 | $3,122 |
| Outer Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $788 | $6,312 |
| Outer Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,454 | $870 | $6,379 |
| Outer Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,118 | $975 | $9,098 |
| Outer Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,893 | $1,205 | $7,600 |
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There are currently 139 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Central Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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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 $788. Golden West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Outer Central apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Northwest Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $788 |
| Golden West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Park Mesa | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Tantra Lake | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Vivo Living Longmont | Aspen - B | Studio,1BA | $1,159 |
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Grove Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Cloverbasin Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central, CO
As of March 14, 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 3BR/3BA Model at Gaslamp starting at $1,683 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Main Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.47 |
| Gaslamp | 3BR/3BA | 3BR,3BA | $1.46 |
| Cloverbasin Village | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| The Habitat Apartments | Catalpa | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.71 |
| Grand View at Flatirons | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Regal Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Cove | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 732 Delaware Ave, Unit A | 732 Delaware Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| The Northwest Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Tantra Lake | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Best Local Schools in Outer Central, Boulder, CO
Foothill Elementary School
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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 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 $788 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 $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 Cloverbasin Village and starts from $1,549.
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