
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $700 (224 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Central area of Boulder.


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Park Mesa

1765 Gillaspie Drive, Unit North Facing room

2823 Springdale Ln

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Goss Street Apartments

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Canyon Place Apartments

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Canyon Club

5000 Butte St

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Grove Street Apartments

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Spruce Street Apartments
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South Street Apartments

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East Village Flats

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Nest on Thunderbird - 8203

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Nest on Osage - 8202

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Nest on 30th - 8201

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Harvest Manor Apartments

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Meadow Creek

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1920 Canyon Blvd

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Kimberly Court Apartments

Timber Ridge Apartments
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1105 11th St

Ledges on 29th

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Pepper Park

940 15th St

701 Arapahoe

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Elder Square Apartments

The Holly

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Mohawk Drive Apartments

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Goss Commons

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Blue Sky Lofts
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Glenlake

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Flatiron View Apartments

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The Cove

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Canyon Crest Apartments

3150 Iris Ave, Unit #208

1811 22nd St

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Coronado Apartments

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Apex 5510

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Mohawk Green Apartments

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Weathervane
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Gaslamp

The Ellipse

Lumine

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2707 Valmont Rd. Apt 213D, Unit Two Mile Creek 213D

2939 Marine Street

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Angel's Fortress Apartments

774 19th St

1934 18th St, Unit Casa del Eldorado #19

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2000 Walnut

Depot Square
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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 |
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| Outer Central Studio Apartments | $1,838 | $787 | $3,123 |
| Outer Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,075 | $843 | $6,538 |
| Outer Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| Outer Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,924 | $1,093 | $10,000+ |
| Outer Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,508 | $1,570 | $7,191 |
| Outer Central 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,400 | $4,300 | $4,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 224 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Annex Flats | 0bd | Studio,1BA | $787 |
| The Northwest Apartments | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $945 |
| 832 S Bowen St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Canyon Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Vivo Living Longmont | Original Aspen B (2791) | Studio,1BA | $1,255 |
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Grove Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Nest on Osage - 8202 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Nest on Thunderbird - 8203 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.42 |
| 5110 Williams Fork Trail, Unit 211 | 5110 Williams Fork Trail | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Stonegate Apartments | Rejoice | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Regal Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Northwest Apartments | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| 732 Delaware Ave, Unit A | 732 Delaware Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - B | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Sterling Boulder Apartments | Private Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Cloverbasin Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 832 S Bowen St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Flatirons 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 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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