
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palo Park Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $900 (69 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Palo Park area of Boulder.


South Street Apartments

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Canyon Club

Nest on 30th - 8201

Glenlake

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Pepper Park

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Elder Square Apartments

1850 Folsom St, Unit 1011

The Cove

Ledges on 29th
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3150 Iris Ave, Unit #208, Unit #208

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Mysa at The Crossing

3597 Nottingham Ct

The Ellipse

Depot Square

Lumine

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The View on 26th

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2000 Walnut

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SPARKwest

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2121 Canyon
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1821 22nd St

S'PARK Apartments

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Uptown Broadway

2800 Kalmia Ave

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit 101B, Unit 101B

1811 22nd St

Creekside Apartments

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Valencia Gardens

1934 18th St, Unit 3

3030 Oneal Pkwy
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Contour

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Portland Place Apartments

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The Armory

1014 Spruce St

1044 Maxwell Ave, Unit Unit 5

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2707 Valmont Rd #307A, Unit #307A, Unit #307A

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The Magwood

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3315 Chisholm Trail, Unit 204, Unit 204

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Spruce at Boulder Commons

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Boulder Commons
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3035 Oneal Pkwy

78 W Walnut St

30PRL Apartments

3069 Broadway

San Juan del Centro Apartments

Remington Post Condominiums

1220 Mapleton Ave

3100 Pearl

Maple Creek

3150 Iris Ave
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Palo Park, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palo Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Park Studio Apartments | $1,931 | $1,310 | $2,789 |
| Palo Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,389 | $1,325 | $4,336 |
| Palo Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,761 | $1,642 | $5,949 |
| Palo Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,140 | $1,898 | $6,504 |
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There are currently 69 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Palo Park Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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Cheapest Available Palo Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Palo Park area of Boulder, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at South Street Apartments priced from $1,295. Nest on 30th - 8201 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,345. Here are the most affordable Palo Park apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $1,351 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Elder Square Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
| Ledges on 29th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Mysa at The Crossing | Cottonwood | Studio,1BA | $1,526 |
| The Ellipse | B - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,577 |
| Lumine | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
| The View on 26th | Flatirons (Affordable/Income Qualifying) | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palo Park, CO
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palo Park area is the $1.63 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Depot Square in the in the Crossroads neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Palo Park apartment is the D 2/2TH 60 Model at SPARKwest starting at $1,971 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Crossroads neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palo Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depot Square | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| SPARKwest | D 2/2TH 60 | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| 2000 Walnut | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.70 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Mysa at The Crossing | Red Rocks | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Uptown Broadway | M Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Canyon Club | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| The Ellipse | B - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePalo Park, Boulder, CO
Ranked #27
Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palo Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Palo Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Palo Park is under $1,585.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palo Park?
The cheapest apartment in Palo Park is South Street Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Palo Park costs $4,389.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Palo Park?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 93 regular apartments in Palo Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Palo Park?
Cheap apartments in Palo Park have an average cost of $1,217 which is $3,172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palo Park.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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