
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University of Colorado Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $700 (68 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the University of Colorado area of Boulder.


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Canyon Place Apartments

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Goss Street Apartments

2823 Springdale Ln

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Canyon Club

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Grove Street Apartments

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South Street Apartments

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Spruce Street Apartments

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East Village Flats

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Harvest Manor Apartments
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1920 Canyon Blvd

Timber Ridge Apartments

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Canyon Crest Apartments

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Pepper Park

The Holly

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Goss Commons

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Blue Sky Lofts

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The Cove

1811 22nd St

Gaslamp
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Angel's Fortress Apartments

2939 Marine Street

774 19th St

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St. Moritz

1934 18th St, Unit Casa del Eldorado #19

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2000 Walnut

3161 Madison Ave, Unit #P419

1934 18th St, Unit 2

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2121 Canyon

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Buffalo Canyon
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2005 Goss St

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Saga Boulder

911-915 Broadway

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The Phoenix

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The View on 26th

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Creekside Apartments

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2019 Grove St

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Broadway Apartments

2227 Arapahoe Ave

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Parker off Pearl
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3460 Madison Ave

1934 18th St, Unit 11

Golden West

909 14th St

78 W Walnut St

1 Bedroom Bungalow on The Hill

2301 Goss St

3303 Madison Ave

1430 18th St

3313 Madison Ave
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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 | $1,933 | $787 | $3,123 |
| University of Colorado 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $843 | $3,992 |
| University of Colorado 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,243 | $870 | $4,693 |
| University of Colorado 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,612 | $1,305 | $5,095 |
| University of Colorado 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $1,570 | $5,800 |
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There are currently 68 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. Goss Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. 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 |
| Goss Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Canyon Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Grove 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 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - B | 3BR,2BA | $1,365 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | Alpine | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University of Colorado, CO
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the University of Colorado area is the $1.42 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value University of Colorado apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 2019 Grove St starting at $1,800 with a $2.00 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.42 |
| 2019 Grove St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Broadway Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| 2939 Marine Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - B | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Sterling Boulder Apartments | Private Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA - ALT | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | Alpine | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| The Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 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 $1,400.
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 $2,195.
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 70 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 $1,418 which is $777 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University of Colorado.
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