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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South 45th Studio Apartments | $1,979 | $1,435 | $2,578 |
| South 45th 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $1,345 | $3,570 |
| South 45th 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,195 | $1,755 | $3,907 |
| South 45th 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,691 | $1,958 | $3,400 |
There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South 45th Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in the South 45th area of Boulder, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Nest on Thunderbird - 8203 priced from $1,345. Nest on Osage - 8202 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,345. Here are the most affordable South 45th apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest on Thunderbird - 8203 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Nest on Osage - 8202 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Kimberly Court Apartments | Flagstaff | 1BR,1BA | $1,352 |
| Flatiron View Apartments | Caribou | 1BR,1BA | $1,402 |
| Park Mesa | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Mohawk Drive Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
| Coronado Apartments | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $1,604 |
| Boulder Creek | Evergreen Premier | Studio,1BA | $1,616 |
| Laguna Gardens | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Henley and Remy Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Henley | 2BR,1BA | $2,680 |
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South 45th area is the $2.39 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Henley Model at Henley and Remy Apartments in the in the Southeast Boulder neighborhood starting from $2,680. The second greatest value South 45th apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Laguna Gardens starting at $2,200 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Southeast Boulder neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South 45th apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henley and Remy Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Henley | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.39 |
| Laguna Gardens | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.20 |
| Nest on Thunderbird - 8203 | C1 | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.47 |
| Nest on Osage - 8202 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Park Mesa | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Coronado Apartments | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Flatiron View Apartments | Caribou | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Mohawk Drive Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Kimberly Court Apartments | Flagstaff | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Boulder Creek | Evergreen Premier | Studio ,1BA | $3.88 |
The cheapest apartment in South 45th is Nest on Osage - 8202 which is listed at $1,345, while the average apartment in South 45th costs $3,850.
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 46 regular apartments in South 45th that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in South 45th have an average cost of $1,170 which is $2,680 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South 45th.
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