
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rural North Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $1,100 (54 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Rural North Boulder area of Boulder.


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Nest on 30th - 8201

Ledges on 29th

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Elder Square Apartments

3150 Iris Ave, Unit #208

The Ellipse

Depot Square

Lumine

Glenlake

S'PARK Apartments
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3515 Hayden Pl

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Mysa at The Crossing

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Uptown Broadway

Portland Place Apartments

1525 Kalmia Ave

3030 Oneal Pkwy

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Valencia Gardens

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit Valmont 201 D

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Contour

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

3035 Oneal Pkwy

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Spruce at Boulder Commons

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Boulder Commons

3030 Oneal Pkwy, Unit R

3515 28th St

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit 209A

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WYE Flats

3280 47th St

3250 O'Neal Cir, Unit d25
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30PRL Apartments

3069 Broadway

San Juan del Centro Apartments

3075 Broadway St

3150 Iris Ave

Platform at S'park

Remington Post Condominiums

SPARKwest

3295 34th St

1324 Balsam Ave
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1111 Maxwell Ave

3000 Broadway

3527 Nottingham Ct

3485 Hayden Pl

3100 Pearl

3360 34th St

Pearl at Boulder Commons

2459 20th St

3244 Foundry Pl

3250 O'Neal Cir
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Rural North Boulder, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rural North Boulder?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural North Boulder Studio Apartments | $2,082 | $1,400 | $2,639 |
| Rural North Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,481 | $1,345 | $4,194 |
| Rural North Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,852 | $1,650 | $6,895 |
| Rural North Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,150 | $2,125 | $4,943 |
| Rural North Boulder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,510 | $5,110 | $7,107 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rural North Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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Cheapest Available Rural North Boulder Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rural North Boulder area of Boulder, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Spruce Street Apartments priced from $1,300. 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 Rural North Boulder apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Ledges on 29th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Elder Square Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
| The Ellipse | B - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,577 |
| Depot Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
| Lumine | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
| SPARKwest | E 2/1TH50 | 2BR,2BA | $1,642 |
| Platform at S'park | Platform | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,670 |
| S'PARK Apartments | Platform | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,670 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rural North Boulder, CO
As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rural North Boulder area is the $2.49 price per square foot B Renovated Model at Uptown Broadway in the in the Palo Park neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value Rural North Boulder 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 Rural North Boulder apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Uptown Broadway | B Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.49 |
| SPARKwest | D 2/2TH 60 | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Depot Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Mysa at The Crossing | Cottonwood | Studio ,1BA | $3.15 |
| The Ellipse | B - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Lumine | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Ledges on 29th | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rural North Boulder Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rural North Boulder?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rural North Boulder is under $1,670.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rural North Boulder?
The cheapest apartment in Rural North Boulder is Spruce Street Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Rural North Boulder costs $5,126.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rural North Boulder?
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 40 regular apartments in Rural North Boulder 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 Rural North Boulder?
Cheap apartments in Rural North Boulder have an average cost of $1,115 which is $4,011 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rural North Boulder.
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