Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hill Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $960 (30 Rentals)

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Parker off Pearl
$1,955

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,905
Required Monthly Fees$50

Total Monthly Price$1,955
11 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parker off Pearl

1155 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
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Saga Boulder
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$1,625

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,606
Required Monthly Fees$19

Total Monthly Price$1,625
11 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Saga Boulder

955 BroadwayBoulder, CO 80302
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1224 11th St
$3,700 - $6,975

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Base Rent$3,700 - $6,975

Total Monthly Price$3,700 - $6,975
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 6, 2027

1224 11th St

1224 11th StBoulder, CO 80302
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925 16th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

925 16th St

925 16th StBoulder, CO 80302

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1044 13th St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1044 13th St

1044 13th StBoulder, CO 80302
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1085 Broadway
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1085 Broadway

1085 BroadwayBoulder, CO 80302

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1059 14th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1059 14th St

1059 14th StBoulder, CO 80302
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1045 14th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1045 14th St

1045 14th StBoulder, CO 80302
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1557 9th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1557 9th St

1557 9th StBoulder, CO 80302
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1099 Marine St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1099 Marine St

1099 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
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955 16th St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

955 16th St.

955 16th StBoulder, CO 80302
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909 14th St
Studio Apartments

909 14th St

909 14th StBoulder, CO 80302
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2019 Grove St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2019 Grove St

2019 Grove StBoulder, CO 80302
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Lofts on College
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts on College

1350-1354 College AveBoulder, CO 80302
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The Delta House
4 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

The Delta House

1005 12th StBoulder, CO 80302
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1410 19th St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1410 19th St.

1406-1426 19th StBoulder, CO 80302

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1503-1513 20th St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1503-1513 20th St

1503-1513 20th StBoulder, CO 80302
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Varsity Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Varsity Townhouses

1555 BroadwayBoulder, CO 80302
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University Hill, Boulder, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Hill area of Boulder, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at 1410 19th St. priced from $1,395. 1020 14th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable University Hill apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1410 19th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
1020 14th1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
1525 Arapahoe1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,525
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1,625
Parker off Pearl1BR/1BA - B1BR,1BA$1,955
Marine Fortress 20153BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hill, CO

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Hill area is the $1.35 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value University Hill apartment is the 1BR/1BA - A Model at Parker off Pearl starting at $1,955 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.35
Parker off Pearl1BR/1BA - A1BR,1BA$2.90
1525 Arapahoe1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.30
1410 19th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.64

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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University Hill, Boulder, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Hill Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Hill?

The cheapest apartment in University Hill is 1410 19th St. which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in University Hill costs $2,750.

Expert Rental Resources

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