
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willows Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $900 (62 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Willows area of Boulder.


South Street Apartments

Spruce Street Apartments

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Canyon Club

Nest on 30th - 8201

Glenlake

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Pepper Park

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Meadow Creek

1850 Folsom St, Unit 1011

The Cove
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Ledges on 29th

3150 Iris Ave, Unit #208, Unit #208

1545 Lodge Ln

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5110 Williams Fork Trail, Unit 211, Unit 211

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Mysa at The Crossing

3597 Nottingham Ct

The Ellipse

Lumine

Depot Square

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The View on 26th
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Apex 5510

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SPARKwest

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The Habitat Apartments

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2121 Canyon

1821 22nd St

S'PARK Apartments

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Gunbarrel Center

Boulder View

2939 Marine Street

2800 Kalmia Ave
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2707 Valmont Rd, Unit 101B, Unit 101B

1811 22nd St

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Weathervane

Creekside Apartments

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Parc Mosaic

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Valencia Gardens

4753 White Rock Cir

5126 Williams Fork Trl, Unit 205, Unit 205

3030 Oneal Pkwy

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Contour
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Verdant

5122 Williams Fork Trail

30PRL Apartments

San Juan del Centro Apartments

2301 Goss St

Remington Post Condominiums

3100 Pearl

3150 Iris Ave

5120 Williams Fork Trail

Platform at S'park
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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 | $1,860 | $1,295 | $2,639 |
| Willows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,286 | $955 | $4,336 |
| Willows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $1,525 | $5,949 |
| Willows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,696 | $1,898 | $5,253 |
| Willows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,163 | $4,600 | $5,745 |
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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 South Street Apartments priced from $1,295. Nest on 30th - 8201 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,345. Here are the most affordable Willows apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $1,351 |
| Canyon Crest Apartments | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Pepper Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Meadow Creek | Baltic Jr. 1-Bed | Studio,1BA | $1,429 |
| Ledges on 29th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Mysa at The Crossing | Cottonwood | Studio,1BA | $1,526 |
| The Ellipse | B - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,577 |
| Lumine | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willows, CO
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Willows area is the $2.01 price per square foot B3 Model at Gunbarrel Center in the in the Gunbarrel Green neighborhood starting from $2,503. The second greatest value Willows apartment is the Catalpa 2-Bedroom Apartment in Boulder, CO Model at The Habitat Apartments starting at $1,981 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Gunbarrel Green 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunbarrel Center | B3 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.01 |
| The Habitat Apartments | Catalpa 2-Bedroom Apartment in Boulder, CO | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
| Depot Square | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| SPARKwest | D 2/2TH 60 | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| 5110 Williams Fork Trail, Unit 211 | 5110 Williams Fork Trail | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| 2939 Marine Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Nest on 30th - 8201 | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Boulder View | THE FLATIRON | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 2200 Canyon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Glenlake | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet 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 $1,580.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Willows?
The cheapest apartment in Willows is South Street Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Willows costs $5,146.
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 75 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 $773 which is $4,373 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willows.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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