Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University of Colorado Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (42 Rentals)

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909 14th St
Studio Apartments

909 14th St

909 14th StBoulder, CO 80302
Student Housing
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1360 Walnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1360 Walnut St

1360 Walnut 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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Maple Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Creek

1921 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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3100 Pearl
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3100 Pearl

3100 Pearl StBoulder, CO 80301
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3220 Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3220 Madison Ave

3220 Madison AveBoulder, CO 80303
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University of Colorado, Boulder, CO Local Guide

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. Canyon Crest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable University of Colorado apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden WestStudioStudio,1BA$900
Canyon Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,350
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,375
1920 Canyon Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,395
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudio2Studio,1BA$1,450
The CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Timber Ridge ApartmentsTahoe1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University of Colorado, CO

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the University of Colorado area is the $2.53 price per square foot Whitman Model at The View on 26th in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $3,441. The second greatest value University of Colorado apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,730 with a $1.44 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 26thWhitman3BR,3BA$2.53
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.44
The Province Boulder2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$2.37
Sterling ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.89
1821 22nd StTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.06
The CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30
3009 Madison Ave., Unit I-3033009 Madison Ave.1BR,1BA$2.59
1920 Canyon Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.54
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudio2Studio ,1BA$2.64
Golden West1x11BR,1BA$2.04

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University Of Colorado, Boulder, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University of Colorado Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University of Colorado?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University of Colorado is at Golden West listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University of Colorado Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University of Colorado Apartment is $1,100 at Golden West.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University of Colorado Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University of Colorado is starting from $1,650 at 1821 22nd St.

What is the most affordable University of Colorado Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University of Colorado Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Lotus and starts from $1,710.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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