Cheap Homes for Rent in Boulder County, CO from $1,000 (85 Rentals)

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property at 240 Main St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

240 Main St

LongmontCO80501
property at 345 Seminole Dr

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

345 Seminole Dr

BoulderCO80303
property at 1115 Hancock Dr

$1,200 - $1,700

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1115 Hancock Dr

BoulderCO80303
property at 2117 Stonehenge Cir

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2117 Stonehenge Cir

LafayetteCO80026
property at 23942 CO-119

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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23942 CO-119

NederlandCO80466
property at 1608 Cottonwood Dr

$1,365

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$1,365

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$1,365

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 4

1608 Cottonwood Dr

LouisvilleCO80027

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property at 852 Garfield Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

852 Garfield Ave

LouisvilleCO80027
property at 418 Emery St

$1,490

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$1,490

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$1,490

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

418 Emery St

LongmontCO80501
property at 3161 Madison Ave

$1,500 - $1,800

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3161 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80301

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property at 2707 Valmont Rd

$1,450 - $2,500

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$1,545

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$1,545

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2707 Valmont Rd

BoulderCO80304
property at 223 Maggie St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

223 Maggie St

LongmontCO80501
property at 3303 Madison Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 13

3303 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 809 Sunset St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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809 Sunset St

LongmontCO80501
property at 2003 Terry St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2003 Terry St

LongmontCO80501
property at 3050 Corona Trl

$1,599 - $1,699

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$1,599 - $1,699

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$1,599 - $1,699

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3050 Corona Trl

BoulderCO80301
property at 1220 Mapleton Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1220 Mapleton Ave

BoulderCO80304
property at 3150 Iris Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3150 Iris Ave

BoulderCO80301

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property at 855 W Chestnut Cir

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

855 W Chestnut Cir

LouisvilleCO80027
property at 8060 Niwot Rd

$1,600 - $2,400

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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8060 Niwot Rd

NiwotCO80503
property at 850 W Moorhead Cir

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 5

850 W Moorhead Cir

BoulderCO80305
property at 104 Judson St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

104 Judson St

LongmontCO80501
property at 645 Manhattan Pl

$1,679 - $1,689

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$1,679 - $1,689

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$1,679 - $1,689

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

645 Manhattan Pl

BoulderCO80303
property at 645 Manhattan Pl

$1,680

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$1,680

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$1,680

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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645 Manhattan Pl, Unit 102, Unit 102

645 Manhattan Pl
BoulderCO80303
property at 4955 Moorhead Ave

$1,690 - $2,350

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$1,690

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$1,690

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4955 Moorhead Ave

BoulderCO80305
property at 3393 Madison Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 21

3393 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 1825 Marine St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1825 Marine St

BoulderCO80302

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property at 1324 Balsam Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1324 Balsam Ave

BoulderCO80304
property at 2039 11th St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2039 11th St

BoulderCO80302
property at 1011 Sonoma Cir

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1011 Sonoma Cir

LongmontCO80504
property at 8050 Niwot Rd

$1,735

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$1,735

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$1,735

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 11

8050 Niwot Rd

NiwotCO80503
property at 1425 Bacchus Dr

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 5

1425 Bacchus Dr

LafayetteCO80026
property at 2707 Valmont Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

2707 Valmont Rd, Unit 101B, Unit 101B

2707 Valmont Rd
BoulderCO80304
property at 3295 34th St

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 7

3295 34th St

BoulderCO80301
property at 429 Francis St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

429 Francis St

LongmontCO80501

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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 Park Mesa in the Majestic Heights neighborhood priced from $870. The Northwest Apartments in the Interlocken neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boulder County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Mesa0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$870
The Northwest Apartments2B2BR,2BA$945
Josephine Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,017
Canyon Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Cloverbasin VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
East Village Flats3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$1,305

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boulder County, CO

As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boulder County area is the $1.40 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Boulder County apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Montview Meadows starting at $1,705 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Kingsbridge Townhomes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boulder County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.40
Montview MeadowsTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.54
Copper Peak ApartmentsSpruce3BR,2BA$1.55
1509 Pratt St, Unit Private Basement1509 Pratt St1BR,1BA$1.15
Quail Village3 Bed 2 Bath 40%3BR,2BA$1.45
The Northwest Apartments2B2BR,2BA$1.07
Sumner Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
Josephine Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Sterling Boulder ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit2BR,2BA$1.72
Cloverbasin VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73

Frequently Asked Questions about Boulder County

What type of rentals are currently available in Boulder County?

There are currently 1020 Apartments for Rent in Boulder County, CO with pricing that ranges from $847 to $11,952. There are also 323 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boulder County ranging from $1,050 to $18,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Boulder County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Boulder County ranges from $1,050 to $18,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,009.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Boulder County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Boulder County range from $1,093 to $5,256, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $6,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,570.

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