Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $700 (27 Rentals)
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2829 Springdale Ln

2829 Springdale Ln
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Nest on Thunderbird

Nest on Osage

Kimberly Court Apartments

533 22nd St

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2857 Springdale Ln

2857 Springdale Ln

Flatiron View Apartments

Timber Ridge Apartments

Mohawk Green Apartments

Buffalo Canyon

The Lux

Coronado Apartments
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2760 Moorhead Ave, Unit 102

735 30th St

Henley and Remy Apartments

3400 Longwood Ave, Unit A
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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 |
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South Boulder Studio Apartments | $1,975 | $900 | $2,790 |
South Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,897 | $1,100 | $3,200 |
South Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $1,448 | $3,930 |
South Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,621 | $1,535 | $5,400 |
South Boulder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $1,595 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 27 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 Studio unit found at Golden West priced from $900. Kimberly Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,423. 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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Golden West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Kimberly Court Apartments | Flagstaff | 1BR,1BA | $1,423 |
Nest on Osage | Unit Type C | 2BR,1BA | $1,448 |
Nest on Thunderbird | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,448 |
Tantra Lake | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Timber Ridge Apartments | Tahoe | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Mohawk Green Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Boulder Creek Apartments | Evergreen | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
The Lotus | Loft 6 | 3BR,2BA | $1,710 |
Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1,730 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boulder, CO
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Boulder area is the $1.44 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value South Boulder apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Henley Model at Henley and Remy Apartments starting at $2,585 with a $2.31 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 | $1.44 |
Henley and Remy Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Henley | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.31 |
Nest on Osage | Unit Type C | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
The Province Boulder | 2x2 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
Sterling Apartments | Private Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
Flatiron View Apartments | Audubon | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Nest on Thunderbird | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Mohawk Green Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Tantra Lake | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Golden West | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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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 $1,730.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Boulder?
The cheapest apartment in South Boulder is Golden West which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in South Boulder costs $4,500.
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 82 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 $1,440 which is $3,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Boulder.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
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