
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South 45th Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South 45th area of Boulder.


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Nest on Thunderbird - 8203

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Nest on Osage - 8202

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Kimberly Court Apartments

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Flatiron View Apartments

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Coronado Apartments

645 Manhattan Pl

645 Manhattan Pl, Unit 102, Unit 102

850 W Moorhead Cir, Unit #3A, Unit #3A

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600 Manhattan Dr, Unit Apt A7, Unit Apt A7

20 S Boulder Cir, Unit #2108, Unit #2108
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Tantra Lake

Tantra Condos

850 W Moorhead Cir

645 Manhattan Pl

4955 Moorhead Ave
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Laguna Gardens
South 45th, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South 45th?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South 45th Studio Apartments | $1,838 | $870 | $2,661 |
| South 45th 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $955 | $3,884 |
| South 45th 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,326 | $1,729 | $4,212 |
| South 45th 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,079 | $1,958 | $4,867 |
| South 45th 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Available South 45th Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South 45th area of Boulder, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Mesa priced from $955. Nest on Thunderbird - 8203 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Mesa | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Nest on Thunderbird - 8203 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Nest on Osage - 8202 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Kimberly Court Apartments | Pomeroy | 1BR,1BA | $1,352 |
| Flatiron View Apartments | Caribou | 1BR,1BA | $1,402 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South 45th, CO
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the South 45th area is the $2.20 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Laguna Gardens in the in the Southeast Boulder neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value South 45th apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Nest on Osage - 8202 starting at $1,695 with a $1.95 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Gardens | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.20 |
| Nest on Osage - 8202 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 600 Manhattan Dr, Unit Apt A7 | 600 Manhattan Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Coronado Apartments | Flagstaff | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| Park Mesa | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.11 |
| Flatiron View Apartments | Caribou | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Mohawk Drive Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Nest on Thunderbird - 8203 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Kimberly Court Apartments | Pomeroy | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Boulder Creek | Evergreen | Studio ,1BA | $4.18 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South 45th Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South 45th?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South 45th is under $2,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South 45th?
The cheapest apartment in South 45th is Park Mesa which is listed at $955, while the average apartment in South 45th costs $4,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 45th?
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 48 regular apartments in South 45th that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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