Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hill Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (11 Rentals)

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909 14th St
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909 14th St

909 14th StBoulder, CO 80302
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959 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
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1 Bedroom Apartments

1099 Marine St

1099 Marine StBoulder, 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 Grove Street Apartments priced from $1,195. The Province Boulder has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here are the most affordable University Hill apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,195
The Province Boulder4x4Q1 Renovated4BR,4BA$1,399
Mohawk Green ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,495
The LotusLoft 63BR,2BA$1,695
S'PARK ApartmentsPlatform | StudioStudio,1BA$1,714

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hill, CO

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Hill area is the $1.44 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value University Hill apartment is the 2x2 Renovated Model at The Province Boulder starting at $1,925 with a $2.32 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$1.44
The Province Boulder2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$2.32
The LotusLoft 31BR,1BA$3.09
Two Nine NorthOnyx1BR,1BA$2.94
The MagwoodA1A1BR,1BA$3.45
Mohawk Green ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.17
Parker Off Pearl1 X 1 Standard1BR,1BA$3.50
Reve BoulderA11BR,1BA$4.21
S'PARK ApartmentsTimber | S3Studio ,1BA$4.76
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Hill, Boulder, CO

Ranked #44

Among neighborhoods in Boulder, CO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the University Hill Neighborhood in Boulder, CO

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Hill is under $2,365.

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

The cheapest apartment in University Hill is Grove Street Apartments which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in University Hill costs $3,565.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Hill?

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 82 regular apartments in University Hill 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 University Hill?

Cheap apartments in University Hill have an average cost of $1,616 which is $1,949 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hill.

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