
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (52 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Boulder area of Boulder.


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East Village Flats

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Nest on Osage - 8202

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Nest on Thunderbird - 8203

2829 Springdale Ln, Unit 34

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Kimberly Court Apartments

1105 11th St

Dakotas Apartments

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Blue Sky Lofts

533 22nd St
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Flatiron View Apartments

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Park Mesa

2829 Springdale Ln, Unit 5

3161 Madison Ave

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Buffalo Canyon

Timber Ridge Apartments

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Mohawk Drive Apartments

Gaslamp

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Angel's Fortress Apartments

774 19th St
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911-915 Broadway

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Mohawk Green Apartments

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Coronado Apartments

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St. Moritz

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The Phoenix

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Saga Boulder

500 Mohawk Dr, Unit 601

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3400 Longwood Ave, Unit A

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3393 Madison Ave, Unit W228

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503 Harvard Ln, Unit 4N
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3460 Madison Ave

Golden West

Dunn Memorial Housing - 55+ Community

909 14th St

1 Bedroom Bungalow on The Hill

1115 Hancock Dr

3313 Madison Ave

Tantra Condos

Cross Apartments

850 W Moorhead Cir
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San Marco South

4955 Moorhead Ave

645 Manhattan Pl

3393 Madison Ave

2865 Sundown Ln

Cascade Apartments

3009 Madison Ave

955 16th St.

5520 Stonewall Pl

1012 15th St.
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South Boulder, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Boulder?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Boulder Studio Apartments | $1,953 | $1,566 | $2,668 |
| South Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $1,345 | $3,567 |
| South Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,013 | $870 | $4,057 |
| South Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $1,305 | $4,375 |
| South Boulder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,943 | $1,570 | $5,800 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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Cheapest Available South Boulder Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Boulder area of Boulder, CO is a 2 Beds unit found at Mountainaire priced from $1,305. 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 Boulder apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Nest on Osage - 8202 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Nest on Thunderbird - 8203 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/2BA - A | 3BR,2BA | $1,385 |
| Park Mesa | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Mohawk Green Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Coronado Apartments | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $1,604 |
| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1,746 |
| Boulder Creek | Durango | 1BR,1BA | $1,986 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boulder, CO
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Boulder area is the $1.46 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,746. The second greatest value South Boulder apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Henley Model at Henley and Remy Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Southeast Boulder neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Boulder apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.46 |
| Henley and Remy Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Henley | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.01 |
| Laguna Gardens | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.20 |
| Nest on Thunderbird - 8203 | C1 | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.47 |
| Union 9Seventy | 2x2-A | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Nest on Osage - 8202 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Sterling Boulder Apartments | Private Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Mohawk Green Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Park Mesa | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Coronado Apartments | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Boulder Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Boulder?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Boulder is under $1,986.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Boulder?
The cheapest apartment in South Boulder is Nest on Osage - 8202 which is listed at $1,345, while the average apartment in South Boulder costs $3,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Boulder?
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 71 regular apartments in South Boulder that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Boulder?
Cheap apartments in South Boulder have an average cost of $1,482 which is $2,268 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Boulder.
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