Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $600 (96 Rentals)

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640-680 S Lashley LnBoulder, CO 80305
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Outer Central, Boulder, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Central area of Boulder, CO is a 2 Beds unit found at The Northwest Apartments priced from $764. Golden West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Outer Central apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Northwest Apartments2A2BR,2BA$764
Golden WestStudioStudio,1BA$900
Vivo Living Longmont1x1 419Studio,1BA$1,022
South Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,195
Grove Street ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,195
Nest on OsageUnit Type B1BR,1BA$1,210
Nest on Thunderbird1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,210
Kimberly Court ApartmentsPomeroy1BR,1BA$1,344
Harvest Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
The Legacy ApartmentsWhiterock 3rd FloorStudio,1BA$1,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central, CO

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Central area is the $1.44 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Outer Central apartment is the 2025 Ionosphere St Model at 2025 Ionosphere St, Unit 301 starting at $2,200 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Kingsbridge Townhomes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.44
2025 Ionosphere St, Unit 3012025 Ionosphere St2BR,2BA$2.00
GlenlakeThe Red Feather2BR,1.5BA$1.74
The Habitat ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$1.83
Parkway FlatsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.91
Union BaselineRenovated 2x12BR,1BA$1.71
The Northwest Apartments2A2BR,2BA$0.87
Sterling ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.89
Copper Ridge Apartment HomesImperial1BR,1BA$1.95
Cloverbasin VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Outer Central, Boulder, and the greater Boulder area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Outer Central Neighborhood in Boulder, CO

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Central Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Central?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Central is under $1,370.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Central?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Central is Golden West which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Outer Central costs $10,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Central?

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 171 regular apartments in Outer Central 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 Outer Central?

Cheap apartments in Outer Central have an average cost of $887 which is $9,113 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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