For students searching for apartments near campus, Saga Boulder offers apartments near CU Boulder in a setting that blends campus convenience with a more connected downtown Boulder feel. With Pearl Street Mall just 0.3 miles away, furnished multi-bedroom layouts, and spaces for studying, relaxing, and working out, the community is built around student life. This FAQ page brings together the details people usually want before leasing, giving students, parents, and guarantors a clearer picture of what it’s like to live at student apartments in Boulder, CO.
1. Location and Proximity to Campus
Saga Boulder is 0.2 miles from CU Boulder. The community is just a short walk from campus and close to several academic buildings and student destinations.
Saga Boulder is near Farrand Hall at 0.3 miles, Hellems Arts & Sciences Building at 0.3 miles, Eaton Humanities Building at 0.4 miles, Norlin Library at 0.4 miles, and the Engineering Center at 0.5 miles. It is also near Norlin Quad at 0.3 miles, the University Memorial Center at 0.4 miles, the CU Recreation Center at 0.5 miles, and Folsom Field at 0.6 miles.
Saga Boulder is close to several popular destinations, including Pearl Street Mall at 0.3 miles, Norlin Quad at 0.3 miles, the University Memorial Center at 0.4 miles, the CU Recreation Center at 0.5 miles, and Folsom Field at 0.6 miles. These nearby spots offer shopping, dining, student activities, recreation, and campus events.
2. Units, Floor Plans, and Furnishings
Saga Boulder offers 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom apartments.
Yes! The apartments include a furniture package with:
- Coffee table
- Dining table with 4 chairs
- Leather couch
- Entertainment table
- Full XL bedframe
- Full XL mattress
- Desk and chair
- 2 nightstands
- Dresser
- Spacious closet
The kitchens feature dark-wood flat-panel cabinetry, light solid-surface countertops, stainless-steel appliances, a subway-tile backsplash, and an open layout with a dedicated dining nook. Appliances include a refrigerator, range, microwave, and dishwasher.
Yes! Every apartment includes an in-unit washer and dryer.
Yes! Private bedroom and bathroom options are available.
3. Amenities and Shared Spaces
Residents have access to a resident clubhouse, TV and entertainment rooms, a study lounge, and a coffee bar. These shared spaces give residents places to relax, study, and spend time with friends.
Yes! Saga Boulder includes a study lounge on-site.
Saga Boulder includes a study lounge, coffee bar, and printing. These spaces give residents a convenient place to focus on assignments and group projects close to home.
Yes! High-speed WiFi is available throughout the property.
Yes! The property includes a fitness center with cardio and strength training equipment.
The fitness center includes a treadmill, elliptical, spin bike, free weights, and benches. This mix of cardio and strength equipment supports a range of workout routines.
Outdoor amenities include an outdoor courtyard, green space, BBQ grilling stations, outdoor bike storage, a ping-pong table, and a sundeck. These spaces give residents room to relax, socialize, and spend time outside.
4. Parking and Transportation
Yes! Gated garage parking is available on-site for residents. Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
On-site gated garage parking is $150 per month.
The area surrounding Saga Boulder has a transit score of 60, reflecting easy access to public and on-campus transportation systems.
5. Pet Policies
Yes! Up to two animals are allowed per unit with approval before move-in.
Yes. Aggressive breeds are not permitted, including Chow Chow, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Mastiff breeds, Staffordshire Terrier breeds, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Cane Corso, Akita, Siberian Husky, Dogo Argentino, Alaskan Malamute, Wolf-hybrid, and mixes of those breeds.
No. Exotic animals are not permitted, including parrots, toucans, snakes, ferrets, fish tanks, and insects.
All pets and animals must be disclosed and approved before move-in. Applicants must complete a pet profile through PetScreening.
Pet fees include $35 in monthly pet fees and a $300 one-time deposit.
6. On-Site Management and Maintenance
Yes! Saga Boulder has an on-site management team.
The on-site team helps with maintenance requests during office hours. The team also assists with package delivery, lease questions, and general resident support.
The property uses FOB-controlled building access for residents and FOB-controlled amenity space access. Bedrooms within units are also individually locking.
Yes! Security cameras are located throughout the property.
7. Community Events and Resident Programming
Yes! Saga Boulder hosts resident events as part of its community programming.
Resident programming is designed to help residents feel like they belong, fit in, and are cared for. The P.A.W.S. model supports philanthropic, academic, wellness, and social growth.
8. General Property Information
Saga Boulder was built in 2013.
Saga Boulder has 39 units and 152 beds.
The address is 955 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80302.
Yes! Saga Boulder offers roommate matching through RoomSync. Roommates are matched using a survey that uses lifestyle preferences, hobbies, daily schedules, and similar living habits to help you find a compatible roommate.
Saga Boulder offers individual leases, which means each resident signs their own lease agreement and is only responsible for their own installment payments and any applicable fees. Housing contracts last for 12 months, running from the beginning of August until late July. This gives residents and guarantors added peace of mind, since one person is not financially responsible for the entire apartment or for a roommate’s missed payments.
Residents can pay their monthly installments online through the resident portal linked at the top of this page.