
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boulder County, CO from $700 (198 Rentals)
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5110 Williams Fork Trail

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Josephine Commons

Parkside Apartments

Cloverbasin Village

2 Ash Ct

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Vivo Living Longmont

27 Denver Way, Unit 07

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Goss Street Apartments

1631 Kimbark St, Unit 2
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Centennial Park Apartments

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321 Place

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Grove Street Apartments

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Spruce Street Apartments

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South Street Apartments

744 Baker St, Unit 6

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East Village Flats

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Glen Ridge Apartments

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Nest on Thunderbird - 8203

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Nest on Osage - 8202
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Nest on 30th - 8201

The Legacy Apartments

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Harvest Manor Apartments

616 Jefferson Ave

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Kimberly Court Apartments

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Canyon Place Apartments

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1920 Canyon Blvd

533-537 Alpine Ave.

1105 11th St

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Ledges on 29th
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Pepper Park

Grandview Meadows Apartments

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Willoughby Corner

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Park on 14th

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Elder Square Apartments

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Blue Sky Lofts

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Park Mesa

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Sky Rock Apartments

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Rock Peak on Sunset Apartments

The Holly
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1811 22nd St

533 22nd St

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2707 Valmont Rd Apt 107D, Unit Two Mile Creek - 107D

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Goss Commons

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Flatiron View Apartments

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2000 Walnut

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

Sumner Apartments

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8060 Niwot Rd, Unit 9e

Christopher Village
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Boulder County, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boulder County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder County Studio Apartments | $1,795 | $787 | $3,068 |
| Boulder County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $843 | $4,205 |
| Boulder County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,353 | $800 | $6,254 |
| Boulder County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,885 | $1,105 | $8,558 |
| Boulder County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $1,570 | $6,305 |
| Boulder County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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Cheapest Available Boulder County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Boulder County, CO is a Studio unit found at Annex Flats in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood priced from $787. Josephine Commons in the South Boulder neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,017. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boulder County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annex Flats | 0bd | Studio,1BA | $787 |
| Josephine Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,017 |
| 1353 S Coffman St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| 832 S Bowen St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Vivo Living Longmont | Original Aspen B Attainable (2791) | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
| 1611 Warren Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Goss Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Peak View | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| 321 Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boulder County, CO
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boulder County area is the $1.77 price per square foot Blue Spruce 3-Bedroom Townhome for Rent in Boulder Model at The Habitat Apartments in the in the Gunbarrel Green neighborhood starting from $2,653. The second greatest value Boulder County apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,746 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boulder County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Habitat Apartments | Blue Spruce 3-Bedroom Townhome for Rent in Boulder | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.77 |
| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.46 |
| Sky Rock Apartments | B2 Loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Union 9Seventy | 2x2-A | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - A | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Sumner Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Josephine Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Sterling Boulder Apartments | Private Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| 832 S Bowen St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 1611 Warren Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boulder County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Boulder County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Boulder County is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boulder County?
The cheapest apartment in Boulder County is Annex Flats which is listed at $843, while the average apartment in Boulder County costs $19,029.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Boulder County?
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 189 regular apartments in Boulder County 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 Boulder County?
Cheap apartments in Boulder County have an average cost of $790 which is $18,239 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boulder County.
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