
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boulder County, CO from $700 (172 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Boulder County.


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Park Mesa

The Northwest Apartments

Parkside Apartments

Cloverbasin Village

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Vivo Living Longmont

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Canyon Club

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Goss Street Apartments

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Canyon Place Apartments

Centennial Park Apartments
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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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Glen Ridge Apartments

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Kimberly Court Apartments

404 S Foote Ave

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Nest on 30th - 8201

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Nest on Thunderbird - 8203

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Nest on Osage - 8202
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The Legacy Apartments

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Harvest Manor Apartments

Timber Ridge Apartments

Grandview Meadows Apartments

27 Denver Way, Unit 07

Rock Peak on Sunset Apartments

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Apex 5510

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Meadow Creek

310 W Simpson St

1026 17th Ave, Unit B
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Pepper Park

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Canyon Crest Apartments

Ledges on 29th

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Roosevelt Park

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Willoughby Corner

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321 Place

701 Arapahoe

Park on 14th

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Elder Square Apartments

The Holly
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1100 Sir Galahad Dr

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Mohawk Drive Apartments

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Goss Commons

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Blue Sky Lofts

Sumner Apartments

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8060 Niwot Rd, Unit 9e

Christopher Village

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The Cove

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The Spoke on Coffman

502 S Longmont Ave
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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 | $1,863 | $870 | $3,123 |
| Boulder County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $847 | $6,398 |
| Boulder County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,381 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| Boulder County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,833 | $1,093 | $5,195 |
| Boulder County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,527 | $1,570 | $7,097 |
| Boulder County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,400 | $4,300 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Available Boulder County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Boulder County, CO is a 2 Beds unit found at The Northwest Apartments in the Interlocken neighborhood priced from $945. Park Mesa in the Majestic Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $955. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boulder County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Northwest Apartments | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $945 |
| Park Mesa | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Josephine Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,017 |
| Cloverbasin Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| Vivo Living Longmont | Aspen B Attainable (2791) | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
| Canyon Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Goss Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| 917 Sunset St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| Spruce Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Grove Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boulder County, CO
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boulder County area is the $1.07 price per square foot 566 E 16th Ave Model at 566 E 16th Ave, Unit Walk-in Basement Apartmen in the in the First Linda Vista Estates neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Boulder County apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 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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| 566 E 16th Ave, Unit Walk-in Basement Apartmen | 566 E 16th Ave | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.42 |
| Cloverbasin Village | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| UTE CREEK APARTMENTS | Viewpoint | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| The Northwest Apartments | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - B | 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 | $1.72 |
| 917 Sunset St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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 Park Mesa which is listed at $955, while the average apartment in Boulder County costs $22,587.
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 231 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 $711 which is $21,876 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boulder County.
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