Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sale Lake Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $900 (55 Rentals)

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78 W Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

78 W Walnut St

1360 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
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1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

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959 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
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3069 Broadway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3069 Broadway

3069 BroadwayBoulder, CO 80304
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1099 Marine St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1099 Marine St

1099 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
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Sale Lake, Boulder, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sale Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sale Lake area of Boulder, CO is a Studio unit found at Goss Street Apartments priced from $1,195. Canyon Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Sale Lake apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Goss Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Canyon Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Canyon Crest ApartmentsOne bed1BR,1BA$1,395
1920 Canyon Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,395
Canyon Club1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Pepper ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sale Lake, CO

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sale Lake area is the $2.32 price per square foot Aspen Model at Wonderland Creek in the in the Palo Park neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value Sale Lake apartment is the 2515 Grape Ave Model at 2515 Grape Ave, Unit #B starting at $2,300 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Crossroads neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sale Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wonderland CreekAspen2BR,2.5BA$2.32
2515 Grape Ave, Unit #B2515 Grape Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
Violet on Broadway2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.94
2019 Grove St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
Creekside ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2.02
Broadway Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.13
Elder Square ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.97
2121 Canyon2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
Depot Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.12
The CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sale Lake, Boulder, CO

Ranked #15

Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Sale Lake, Boulder, CO

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Getting Around the Sale Lake Neighborhood in Boulder, CO

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sale Lake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sale Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sale Lake is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sale Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Sale Lake is Spruce Street Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Sale Lake costs $3,938.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sale Lake?

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 76 regular apartments in Sale Lake 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 Sale Lake?

Cheap apartments in Sale Lake have an average cost of $1,102 which is $2,836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sale Lake.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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