
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willows Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $1,100 (59 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Willows area of Boulder.


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Spruce Street Apartments

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South Street Apartments

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Nest on 30th - 8201

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Meadow Creek

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Pepper Park

Ledges on 29th

1821 22nd St

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Canyon Crest Apartments

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The Cove
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3150 Iris Ave, Unit #208

1811 22nd St

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Mysa at The Crossing

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Apex 5510

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Weathervane

The Ellipse

Lumine

Glenlake

Marine Apartments

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2707 Valmont Rd. Apt 213D, Unit Two Mile Creek 213D
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Depot Square

3515 Hayden Pl

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2121 Canyon

S'PARK Apartments

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Parc Mosaic

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The View on 26th

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Creekside Apartments

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5110 Williams Fork Trail, Unit 211

3030 Oneal Pkwy

2227 Arapahoe Ave
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Boulder View

5126 Williams Fork Trl, Unit 205

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The Habitat Apartments

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit Valmont 201 D

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit Two Mile Creek Conds

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Spruce at Boulder Commons

6492-6492 Barnacle Ct

6492 Barnacle Ct

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2707 Valmont Rd #307A, Unit #307A

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Contour
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3250 Oneal Cir, Unit H27

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Gunbarrel Center

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Valencia Gardens

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Verdant

4725 Spine Rd, Unit C

3035 Oneal Pkwy

2401 Walnut St

30PRL Apartments

San Juan del Centro Apartments

2301 Goss St
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Willows, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Willows?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Studio Apartments | $1,846 | $1,245 | $2,499 |
| Willows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $1,345 | $3,992 |
| Willows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,625 | $1,650 | $4,424 |
| Willows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,731 | $2,125 | $4,912 |
| Willows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $1,925 | $4,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Willows Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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Cheapest Available Willows Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Willows area of Boulder, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Spruce Street Apartments priced from $1,300. South Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Willows apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Meadow Creek | Baltic Jr. 1-Bed | Studio,1BA | $1,364 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Canyon Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Ledges on 29th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 1821 22nd St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Apex 5510 | Long`s Peak | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willows, CO
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Willows area is the $2.13 price per square foot B3 Model at Gunbarrel Center in the in the Gunbarrel Green neighborhood starting from $2,654. The second greatest value Willows apartment is the D 2/2TH 60 Model at SPARKwest starting at $1,971 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Crossroads neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Willows apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Gunbarrel Center | B3 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.13 |
| SPARKwest | D 2/2TH 60 | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| 5110 Williams Fork Trail, Unit 211 | 5110 Williams Fork Trail | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Valencia Gardens | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Marine Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Depot Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Apex 5510 | Long`s Peak | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| The Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWillows, Boulder, CO
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Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willows Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Willows?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Willows is under $1,575.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Willows?
The cheapest apartment in Willows is Spruce Street Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Willows costs $4,007.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Willows?
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 43 regular apartments in Willows 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 Willows?
Cheap apartments in Willows have an average cost of $569 which is $3,438 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willows.
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