
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Park East Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (82 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Park East area of Boulder.


1515 Harrison Ave

Goss Street Apartments

Canyon Place Apartments

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Buffalo Canyon

Spruce Street Apartments

South Street Apartments

Canyon Crest Apartments

Grove Street Apartments

2829 Springdale Ln
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East Village Flats

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Canyon Club

Nest on Thunderbird - 8203

Nest on Osage - 8202

Nest on 30th - 8201

2829 Springdale Ln

1920 Canyon Blvd

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Harvest Manor Apartments

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Kimberly Court Apartments

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Pepper Park
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Flatiron View Apartments

Goss Commons

Mohawk Drive Apartments

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Blue Sky Lofts

1850 Folsom St, Unit 1011

2857 Springdale Ln

The Cove

Ledges on 29th

2829 Springdale Ln

2829 Springdale Ln
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1545 Lodge Ln

Gaslamp

851 20th St, Unit 2

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3161 Madison Ave R315

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Mohawk Green Apartments

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Timber Ridge Apartments

Depot Square

Lumine

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The View on 26th

774 19th St
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2000 Walnut

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SPARKwest

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2121 Canyon

1821 22nd St

S'PARK Apartments

645 Manhattan Pl, Unit 102, Unit 102

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Coronado Apartments

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Angel's Fortress Apartments

2005 Goss St

850 W Moorhead Cir
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Park East, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Park East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park East Studio Apartments | $1,714 | $870 | $3,506 |
| Park East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,064 | $955 | $4,336 |
| Park East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,422 | $870 | $5,949 |
| Park East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,947 | $1,305 | $5,253 |
| Park East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,580 | $1,520 | $6,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 82 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Park East Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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Cheapest Available Park East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Park East area of Boulder, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Mesa priced from $955. Buffalo Canyon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Park East apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Mesa | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Buffalo Canyon | Individual Lease - 3 Bed 3 Bath - Private Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Grove Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Nest on Thunderbird - 8203 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Nest on Osage - 8202 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Kimberly Court Apartments | Pomeroy | 1BR,1BA | $1,352 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park East, CO
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Park East 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 Park East apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Depot Square starting at $1,700 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Crossroads neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Park East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.47 |
| Depot Square | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Laguna Gardens | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.20 |
| SPARKwest | D 2/2TH 60 | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| 2019 Grove St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Nest on Osage - 8202 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Sterling Boulder Apartments | Private Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Mohawk Green Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 2200 Canyon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Nest on Thunderbird - 8203 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Park East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Park East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Park East is under $1,352.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Park East?
The cheapest apartment in Park East is Park Mesa which is listed at $955, while the average apartment in Park East costs $5,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Park East?
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 164 regular apartments in Park East 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 Park East?
Cheap apartments in Park East have an average cost of $1,254 which is $3,746 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Park East.
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