
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University of Colorado Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $700 (67 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the University of Colorado area of Boulder.


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Goss Street Apartments

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East Village Flats

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Grove Street Apartments

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Spruce Street Apartments

2829 Springdale Ln

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South Street Apartments

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Canyon Club

Gaslamp

2829 Springdale Ln
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Harvest Manor Apartments

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Canyon Place Apartments

1105 11th St

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Pepper Park

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Blue Sky Lofts

The Holly

1811 22nd St

533 22nd St

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1920 Canyon Blvd

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Goss Commons
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2000 Walnut

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The View on 26th

2829 Springdale Ln

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Canyon Crest Apartments

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The Cove

3161 Madison Ave

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Buffalo Canyon

Timber Ridge Apartments

911-915 Broadway

2939 Marine Street
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774 19th St

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Angel's Fortress Apartments

1842 Canyon Blvd

2201 Pearl St, Unit 108

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St. Moritz

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The Phoenix

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Saga Boulder

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Creekside Apartments

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Broadway Apartments

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2019 Grove St
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2227 Arapahoe Ave

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2121 Canyon

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3393 Madison Ave, Unit W228

2401 Walnut St

Dakotas Apartments

Golden West

909 14th St

78 W Walnut St

1 Bedroom Bungalow on The Hill

3313 Madison Ave
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University of Colorado, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University of Colorado?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Studio Apartments | $1,970 | $787 | $3,086 |
| University of Colorado 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,027 | $843 | $4,205 |
| University of Colorado 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,252 | $870 | $5,232 |
| University of Colorado 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,314 | $1,230 | $4,075 |
| University of Colorado 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,931 | $1,570 | $5,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the University of Colorado Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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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 Annex Flats priced from $787. Mountainaire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,205. Here are the most affordable University of Colorado apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annex Flats | 0bd | Studio,1BA | $787 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| Grove Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Canyon Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - A | 3BR,2BA | $1,380 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Goss Commons | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University of Colorado, CO
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the University of Colorado area is the $1.46 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,746. The second greatest value University of Colorado apartment is the 2x2-A Model at Union 9Seventy starting at $1,567 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Main Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University of Colorado apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.46 |
| Union 9Seventy | 2x2-A | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 2019 Grove St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Broadway Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| The Cove | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - A | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Sterling Boulder Apartments | Private Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Canyon Crest Apartments | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Harvest Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio ,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 $1,455.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University of Colorado?
The cheapest apartment in University of Colorado is Annex Flats which is listed at $843, while the average apartment in University of Colorado costs $2,062.
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 56 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 $1,455 which is $607 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University of Colorado.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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Written by: Robin Stewart
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