Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University of Colorado Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (38 Rentals)

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$1,795 - $2,250

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

1620 Walnut St

BoulderCO80302
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909 14th St
Studio Apartments

909 14th St

909 14th StBoulder, CO 80302
Student Housing
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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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955 16th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

955 16th St

955 16th StBoulder, CO 80302
Student Housing
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Maple Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Creek

1921 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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1821 22nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1821 22nd St

1821 22nd StBoulder, CO 80302
Student Housing

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3100 Pearl
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3100 Pearl

3100 Pearl StBoulder, CO 80301
Corporate Housing
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Cheapest Available University of Colorado Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University of Colorado area of Boulder, CO is a Studio unit found at Golden West priced from $900. Goss Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable University of Colorado apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden WestStudioStudio,1BA$900
Goss Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Canyon Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
South 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
Pepper ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University of Colorado, CO

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the University of Colorado area is the $1.77 price per square foot Mesa Model at The View on 26th in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value University of Colorado apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,949 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University of Colorado apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The View on 26thMesa3BR,3BA$1.77
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.62
Creekside ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2.02
The Mansion2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.44
The Province Boulder2x22BR,2BA$2.39
Gaslamp2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.21
The CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30
Canyon Crest ApartmentsOne bed1BR,1BA$2.41
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.45
Golden West1x11BR,1BA$2.04

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University of Colorado Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University of Colorado?

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

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

The cheapest apartment in University of Colorado is Golden West which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in University of Colorado costs $10,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University of Colorado?

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 298 regular apartments in University of Colorado 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 of Colorado?

Cheap apartments in University of Colorado have an average cost of $3,125 which is $6,875 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University of Colorado.

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