Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $900 (4 Rentals)

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78 W Walnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

78 W Walnut St

1360 Walnut StBoulder, CO 80302

Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boulder, CO

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Boulder area is the $2.72 price per square foot Anthracite Model at Two Nine North in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Downtown Boulder apartment is the 2x2 Renovated Model at The Province Boulder starting at $1,925 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Boulder apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Two Nine NorthAnthracite1BR,1BA$2.72
The Province Boulder2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$2.32
The LotusLoft 31BR,1BA$3.09
The MagwoodA1A1BR,1BA$3.04
Mohawk Green ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.17
701 Arapahoe701 Arapahoe Ave Unit 2051BR,1BA$2.58
Reve BoulderStudio 1Studio ,1BA$4.33
S'PARK ApartmentsTimber | S3Studio ,1BA$4.76
Parc Mosaic Apartment HomesDesign EB Jr. 1-BedStudio ,1BA$5.06
Boulder Creek ApartmentsEvergreen PremierStudio ,1BA$4.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO

Ranked #62

Among neighborhoods in Boulder, CO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Boulder Neighborhood in Boulder, CO

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Boulder Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Boulder?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Boulder is under $2,264.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Boulder?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Boulder is Mohawk Green Apartments which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Downtown Boulder costs $3,480.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Boulder?

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 78 regular apartments in Downtown Boulder 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 Downtown Boulder?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Boulder have an average cost of $1,391 which is $2,089 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Boulder.

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