Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (27 Rentals)

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909 14th St
Studio Apartments

909 14th St

909 14th StBoulder, CO 80302
Student Housing
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Nest on Osage
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nest on Osage

4990 Osage DrBoulder, CO 80303
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Nest on Thunderbird
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nest on Thunderbird

4917 Thunderbird DrBoulder, CO 80303
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Tantra Condos
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tantra Condos

993 W Moorhead CirBoulder, CO 80305

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Cross Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Apartments

485 College AveBoulder, CO 80302
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955 16th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

955 16th St

955 16th StBoulder, CO 80302
Student Housing
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South Boulder, Boulder, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Boulder Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Boulder area of Boulder, CO is a Studio unit found at Golden West priced from $900. Park Mesa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable South Boulder apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden WestStudioStudio,1BA$900
Park Mesa1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$955
Blue Sky LoftsEagles NestStudio,1BA$1,250
Kimberly Court ApartmentsPomeroy1BR,1BA$1,313
Boulder CreekEvergreen PremierStudio,1BA$1,374
Tantra Lake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Mohawk Drive ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,495
The Lodge BoulderStudio - AStudio,1BA$1,495
MountainaireStudio - AStudio,1BA$1,495
Mohawk Green ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boulder, CO

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Boulder area is the $1.62 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,949. The second greatest value South Boulder apartment is the Townhouse Model at Laguna Gardens starting at $2,500 with a $2.27 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.62
Laguna GardensTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.27
The Mansion2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.44
The Province Boulder2x22BR,2BA$2.39
Gaslamp2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.21
Mohawk Green ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.17
The Phoenix2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.37
Tantra Lake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33
Mohawk Drive ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.49
Golden West1x11BR,1BA$2.04

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South Boulder, Boulder, CO

Ranked #40

Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Boulder?

The cheapest apartment in South Boulder is Park Mesa which is listed at $955, while the average apartment in South Boulder costs $10,500.

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 62 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 $2,968 which is $7,532 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Boulder.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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