
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sale Lake Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $900 (98 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sale Lake area of Boulder.


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Canyon Place Apartments

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Goss Street Apartments

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Spruce Street Apartments

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Grove Street Apartments

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South Street Apartments

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Nest on 30th - 8201

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Harvest Manor Apartments

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Pepper Park

Ledges on 29th
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Canyon Crest Apartments

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Elder Square Apartments

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Goss Commons

1821 22nd St

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The Cove

3150 Iris Ave, Unit #208

1811 22nd St

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1920 Canyon Blvd

701 Arapahoe

The Ellipse
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Lumine

Depot Square

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The View on 26th

Glenlake

2939 Marine Street

1934 18th St, Unit Casa del Eldorado #19

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2000 Walnut

1934 18th St, Unit 2

3515 Hayden Pl
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2121 Canyon

2005 Goss St

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Parc Mosaic

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Mysa at The Crossing

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Uptown Broadway

Portland Place Apartments

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Creekside Apartments

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Broadway Apartments

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2019 Grove St

1525 Kalmia Ave
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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

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Parker off Pearl

1934 18th St, Unit 11

1725 7th St

3035 Oneal Pkwy
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Sale Lake, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sale Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale Lake Studio Apartments | $1,971 | $1,195 | $3,123 |
| Sale Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $1,345 | $4,194 |
| Sale Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,737 | $1,600 | $6,895 |
| Sale Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,036 | $2,125 | $4,943 |
| Sale Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,062 | $1,697 | $7,107 |
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There are currently 98 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sale Lake Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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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 $1,200. Canyon Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Sale Lake apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Goss Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Canyon Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Canyon Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Ledges on 29th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Elder Square Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
| Goss Commons | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sale Lake, CO
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sale Lake 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 Sale Lake 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 Sale Lake 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 |
| 2019 Grove St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Broadway Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| 2939 Marine Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Depot Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| The Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSale Lake, Boulder, CO
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Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Sale Lake, Boulder, CO
Columbine Elementary School
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Centennial Middle School
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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 $1,455.
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 $1,300, while the average apartment in Sale Lake costs $4,755.
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 84 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 $1,012 which is $3,743 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sale Lake.
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