Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (50 Rentals)

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30PRL Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

30PRL Apartments

2360 30th StBoulder, CO 80301
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2121 Canyon
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2121 Canyon

2121 Canyon BlvdBoulder, CO 80302
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1821 22nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1821 22nd St

1821 22nd StBoulder, CO 80302
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Buffalo Canyon
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Buffalo Canyon

730 29th StBoulder, CO 80303
Student Housing
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Platform at S'park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Platform at S'park

3350 Bluff StBoulder, CO 80301
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3100 Pearl
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3100 Pearl

3100 Pearl StBoulder, CO 80301
Corporate Housing
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Goss22
1 Bedroom Apartments

Goss22

1707 22nd StBoulder, CO 80302

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East Boulder, Boulder, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Boulder Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Boulder area of Boulder, CO is a Studio unit found at Golden West priced from $900. 30PRL Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,130. Here are the most affordable East Boulder apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden WestStudioStudio,1BA$900
30PRL Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,130
Spruce Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
The View on 26thFlatirons (Affordable/Income Qualifying)1BR,1BA$1,318
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Mysa at The CrossingCottonwoodStudio,1BA$1,383
Pepper ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Canyon Crest ApartmentsOne bed1BR,1BA$1,395
Blue Sky LoftsNorthwoods1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Boulder, CO

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Boulder area is the $1.99 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 2019 Grove St in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value East Boulder apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 30PRL Apartments starting at $1,958 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Crossroads neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Boulder apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2019 Grove St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
30PRL Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.18
Creekside ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2.02
SPARKwestA 2/1F 502BR,1BA$1.94
Gaslamp2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.21
Depot Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.12
Mohawk Green ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.17
The CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30
The View on 26thFlatirons (Affordable/Income Qualifying)1BR,1BA$2.15
Golden West1x11BR,1BA$2.04

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Boulder, CO. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Boulder Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Boulder?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Boulder is under $1,425.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Boulder is Golden West which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in East Boulder costs $3,352.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 57 regular apartments in East 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 East Boulder?

Cheap apartments in East Boulder have an average cost of $690 which is $2,662 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Boulder.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!