Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sale Lake Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $900 (42 Rentals)

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78 W Walnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

78 W Walnut St

1360 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
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Marine
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Marine

959 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
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2301 Goss St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2301 Goss St

2301 Goss StBoulder, CO 80302
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3240 Iris Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3240 Iris Ave

3240 Iris AveBoulder, CO 80301
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1099 Marine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1099 Marine St

1099 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
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Maple Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Creek

1921 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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Platform at S'park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Platform at S'park

3350 Bluff StBoulder, CO 80301
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Goss22
1 Bedroom Apartments

Goss22

1707 22nd 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 Canyon Crest Apartments priced from $1,295. Goss Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Sale Lake apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canyon Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Goss Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,350
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,375
Ledges on 29thStudioStudio,1BA$1,390
1920 Canyon Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudio2Studio,1BA$1,450
Elder Square ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,495
The CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
701 Arapahoe701 Arapahoe Ave Unit 2051BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sale Lake, CO

As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sale Lake area is the $2.86 price per square foot Teak Model at Two Nine North in the in the Crossroads neighborhood starting from $3,376. The second greatest value Sale Lake apartment is the The Red Feather Model at Glenlake starting at $2,176 with a $2.18 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.
Two Nine NorthTeak2BR,2BA$2.86
GlenlakeThe Red Feather2BR,1.5BA$2.18
The View on 26thThoreau2BR,2BA$2.74
Uptown BroadwayF Renovated1BR,1.5BA$2.74
Depot Square2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.97
1821 22nd StTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.06
The CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30
701 Arapahoe701 Arapahoe Ave Unit 2051BR,1BA$2.58
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudio2Studio ,1BA$2.64
1920 Canyon Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sale Lake, Boulder, CO

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Boulder, CO 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 $1,550.

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 $1,350, while the average apartment in Sale Lake costs $5,155.

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 18 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 $1,091 which is $4,064 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sale Lake.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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