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Highlights

  • Friendly and welcoming staff
  • North, central location

Location

1245 Elder Ave, Boulder, CO 80304, USA|Old North Boulder
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Management

Boardwalk Realty, Inc.

Leasing office

(303) 442-0200

Property Overview

1245 Elder Ave is viewed as a strong rental option, with an 8.5/10 overall rating backed by standout scores for price, amenities, and location. It also offers good value for money, convenient access to a nearby elementary school, and pet-friendly appeal with outdoor spaces and local pet services, plus friendly staff and a central north location.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 1245 Elder Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1245 Elder Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Boulder, CO - Apartment - $1,795.002 bed2 bath875 sqft$1,725–$1,895 /mo3 units availableDiscover exceptional apartment options at Elder Square Apartments. Our north, central location is an ideal place to move. Our friendly and welcoming staff is waiting to show you all that our community has in store. We would love to welcome you home. Come see what we have in store at Elder Square Apartments today !

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Amenities for 1245 Elder Ave

Apartment Amenities

Balcony

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Cats OK

Grounds

Assigned Parking
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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Building details

Property details

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About 1245 Elder Ave

HomeApartments in BoulderOld North Boulder 1245 Elder Ave

Discover exceptional apartment options at Elder Square Apartments. Our north, central location is an ideal place to move. Our friendly and welcoming staff is waiting to show you all that our community has in store. We would love to welcome you home. Come see what we have in store at Elder Square Apartments today !


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 1245 Elder Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1245 Elder Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 1245 Elder Ave
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1245 Elder Ave offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
1245 Elder Ave goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1245 Elder Ave receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1245 Elder Ave is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 1245 Elder Ave does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
1245 Elder Ave provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

1245 Elder Ave is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1245 Elder Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Old North Boulder

2-bedroom apartments at 1245 Elder Ave cost about 23% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Old North Boulder.

Median rents as of Aug 1 2026.
Old North Boulder
Boulder
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Boulder
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,977
September 2024$1,971
October 2024$2,012
November 2024$1,893
December 2024$1,837
January 2025$1,823
February 2025$1,845
March 2025$1,846
April 2025$1,848
May 2025$1,842
June 2025$1,796
July 2025$1,786
August 2025$1,768
September 2025$1,705
October 2025$1,697
November 2025$1,673
December 2025$1,696
January 2026$1,755
February 2026$1,773
March 2026$1,755
April 2026$1,743
May 2026$1,722
June 2026$1,696
July 2026$1,690
August 2026$1,695
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Old North Boulder
MonthMedian Rent
July 2026$1,720

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1245 Elder Ave?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$69,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $69,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,725.
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Schools near 1245 Elder Ave

Columbine Elementary School

3130 repplier dr

boulder, CO, 80304

PK, K-5Public
B+

Mapleton Early Childhood Center

840 mapleton ave

boulder, CO, 80304

PKPublic

Boulder Universal

6500 east arapahoe rd

boulder, CO, 80303

K-12Public
B+

Three Creeks K-8 School

19486 west 94th ave

arvada, CO, 80007

K-8Public
B+

St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy

395 s pratt parkway

longmont, CO, 80501

K-12Public
C
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Getting around Boulder near 1245 Elder Ave

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1245 Elder Ave, Boulder

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Nightlife

7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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Ideal Market
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Commissary
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India's Grocery
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Safeway
3325 28th St
Lucky's Market
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