Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University of Colorado Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (74 Rentals)

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property at 2037 Walnut St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2037 Walnut St

BoulderCO80302
property at 2835 Springdale Ln

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

2835 Springdale Ln

BoulderCO80303
property at 1055 Adams Cir

$1,264

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$1,264

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$1,264

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1055 Adams Cir

BoulderCO80303

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Canyon Club
$1,310 - $1,940
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$1,310 - $1,940

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Canyon Club

1811 Folsom StBoulder, CO 80302
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Blue Sky Lofts
$1,435 - $1,460
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$1,400 - $1,425
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$35

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$1,435 - $1,460
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Blue Sky Lofts

2905 Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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Timber Ridge Apartments
$1,565 - $1,835
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$1,480 - $1,750
Required Monthly Fees
$85

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$1,565 - $1,835
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Timber Ridge Apartments

1025 Adams CirBoulder, CO 80303
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The View on 26th
$1,585 - $4,165
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$1,210 - $3,790
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The View on 26th

1853 26th StBoulder, CO 80302
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2000 Walnut
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$1,599 - $2,749
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$1,249 - $2,399
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2000 Walnut

2000 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302
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East Village Flats
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$1,640 - $2,055
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$1,585 - $2,000
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$55

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$1,640 - $2,055
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East Village Flats

2885 E Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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Buffalo Canyon
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$1,645 - $4,475
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$1,295 - $4,125
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Buffalo Canyon

730 29th StBoulder, CO 80303
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2121 Canyon
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$1,649 - $2,999
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$1,299 - $2,649
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2121 Canyon

2121 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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property at 774 19th St

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 4

774 19th St

BoulderCO80302
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Gaslamp
Rent Specials
$1,740
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$1,725
Required Monthly Fees
$15

Total Monthly Price
$1,740
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15

Gaslamp

910 28th StBoulder, CO 80303
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property at 2005 Goss St

$1,745

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$1,745

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$1,745

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 4

2005 Goss St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1811 22nd St

$1,750 - $2,100

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 24

1811 22nd St

BoulderCO80302

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property at 735 30th St

$1,830

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$1,830

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$1,830

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 17

735 30th St

BoulderCO80303
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The Phoenix
$1,870 - $3,175
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$1,495 - $2,800
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 30

The Phoenix

2905-2915 E College AveBoulder, CO 80303
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Parker off Pearl
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$1,970 - $2,010
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$1,905 - $1,945
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$65

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$1,970 - $2,010
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Parker off Pearl

1155 Marine StBoulder, CO 80302
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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 1 Bed unit found at Grove Street Apartments priced from $1,295. South Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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
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
Pepper ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
1920 Canyon Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Goss CommonsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,450
Blue Sky LoftsDivide1BR,1BA$1,460
The Lodge BoulderStudio - AStudio,1BA$1,520
Timber Ridge ApartmentsTahoe1BR,1BA$1,565

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University of Colorado, CO

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the University of Colorado area is the $2.26 price per square foot 1224 11th St Model at 1224 11th St in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value University of Colorado apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,799 with a $1.50 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.
1224 11th St1224 11th St2BR,2BA$2.26
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.50
2019 Grove St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
The Mansion2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.44
The CoveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.89
The Province Boulder2x22BR,2BA$2.39
Sterling Boulder ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit2BR,2BA$1.72
2200 Canyon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43
Canyon Crest ApartmentsOne bed1BR,1BA$2.41
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.45

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 $1,565.

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

The cheapest apartment in University of Colorado is Grove Street Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in University of Colorado costs $6,000.

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 132 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 $1,551 which is $4,449 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University of Colorado.

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