The Ellipse

3705 Canfield St, Boulder, CO 80301

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None

check_circleVerified for 2023 by Connor Bailey
Rent Beds Baths SqFt
$1,316 - 1,824 per Month 1 - 3 Beds 1 - 3 Baths 569 - 1,353 Sq Ft

Waitlist Forecast

Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.

Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.

The Ellipse is Boulder's new affordable rental community and has everything needed to create a cozy new home in Boulder. Roomy apartments and townhomes, a refreshing outdoor pool, new appliances, open floor plans. The Ellipse also features an indoor community room with a kitchenette, foosball table and Internet service.

Every unit has brand-new, full-size Samsung appliances, including a washer and dryer. Each also has a patio or a balcony and in-unit storage. Given the multitude of nearby bike paths, The Ellipse offers a ton of interior bicycle storage so you can just hop on your bike and pedal away to enjoy the trails.

Currently The Ellipse are not accepting applications.

Dave's Thoughts On The Ellipse

This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests The Ellipse does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. As a LIHTC property that chose the 40/60 election, this property has agreed to set aside at least 40% of its units for families and individuals earning 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Many properties have actually set aside more units than required by law, and in many cases all of the units at these properties are affordable to renters with lower incomes. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

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The Ellipse Amenities

  • Community Room
  • High Speed Internet Access

Units at The Ellipse

Unit (Bd/Ba) Ft2 Rent
One Bedroom (1/1) 569ft2 $1,316
2x2 Townhome (2/2) 1071ft2 $1,579
Two Bedroom (2/2) 860ft2 $1,579
Three Bedroom (3/2) 1169ft2 $1,824
3x3 Townhome (3/3) 1353ft2 $1,824

Income Qualification for The Ellipse

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
AMI* 1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people
50% AMI for LIHTC Units $46,500 / year $53,150 / year $59,800 / year $66,400 / year $71,750 / year $77,050 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units $46,500 / year $53,150 / year $59,800 / year $66,400 / year $71,750 / year $77,050 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units $55,800 / year $63,780 / year $71,760 / year $79,680 / year $86,100 / year $92,460 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for The Ellipse

Does The Ellipse have a waiting list?

The Ellipse probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at The Ellipse?

We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.

What property management company manges The Ellipse?

The Ellipse is managed by Thistle headquartered in Boulder, CO.

In addition to The Ellipse, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Boulder?

In addition to The Ellipse, we list 40 other affordable properties in Boulder. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 2194 affordable units in Boulder.

When was the The Ellipse listing last updated?

The Ellipse listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/01/2023 by Connor Bailey. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.

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Rent observations may change. We encourage users to verify rents and eligiblity requirements directly with the property.