Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $800 (50 Rentals)

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East Village Flats
Rent Specials
$1,305 - $2,055
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$1,265 - $2,015
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$40

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$1,305 - $2,055
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

East Village Flats

2885 E Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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Nest on Osage - 8202
$1,345 - $1,958
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$1,345 - $1,958

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$1,345 - $1,958
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Nest on Osage - 8202

4990 Osage DrBoulder, CO 80303
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Nest on Thunderbird - 8203
$1,345 - $2,349
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$1,345 - $2,349

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$1,345 - $2,349
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Nest on Thunderbird - 8203

4917 Thunderbird DrBoulder, CO 80303
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Kimberly Court Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,352 - $2,114
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$1,326 - $2,088
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 29

Kimberly Court Apartments

4920 Thunderbird CirBoulder, CO 80303
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property at 1105 11th St

$1,395 - $5,195

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

1105 11th St

BoulderCO80302
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Blue Sky Lofts
$1,435 - $1,485
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$1,400 - $1,450
Required Monthly Fees
$35

Total Monthly Price
$1,435 - $1,485
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 3, 2027

Blue Sky Lofts

2905 Aurora AveBoulder, CO 80303
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property at 533 22nd St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 5

533 22nd St

BoulderCO80302

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Flatiron View Apartments
$1,465 - $2,651
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$1,439 - $2,625
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 5

Flatiron View Apartments

4920 Thunderbird CirBoulder, CO 80303
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Park Mesa
Rent Specials
$1,495 - $1,895
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$1,495 - $1,895

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Park Mesa

640-680 S Lashley LnBoulder, CO 80305
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property at 3161 Madison Ave

$1,500 - $2,300

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3161 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 911-915 Broadway

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

911-915 Broadway

BoulderCO80302
property at 774 19th St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 4

774 19th St

BoulderCO80302

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Mohawk Green Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,600 - $1,800
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$1,595 - $1,795
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Mohawk Green Apartments

704-710 Mohawk DrBoulder, CO 80303
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Coronado Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,604 - $2,109
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$1,595 - $2,100
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Coronado Apartments

4977 Moorhead AveBoulder, CO 80305
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St. Moritz
$1,695
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$1,695

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$1,695
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St. Moritz

1055 30th StBoulder, CO 80303
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The Phoenix
$1,725 - $2,575
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$1,350 - $2,200
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Phoenix

2905-2915 E College AveBoulder, CO 80303
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Saga Boulder
Rent Specials
$1,746 - $2,145
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$1,727 - $2,126
Required Monthly Fees
$19

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$1,746 - $2,145
4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Saga Boulder

955 BroadwayBoulder, CO 80302
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Buffalo Canyon
Rent Specials
$1,520 - $2,920
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$1,495 - $2,895
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Buffalo Canyon

730 29th StBoulder, CO 80303
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503 Harvard Ln, Unit 4N
$1,975
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$1,975

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$1,975
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 6

503 Harvard Ln, Unit 4N

503 Harvard LnBoulder, CO 80305
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Golden West
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Golden West

1055 Adams CirBoulder, CO 80303
Senior Living
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909 14th St
Studio Apartments

909 14th St

909 14th StBoulder, CO 80302
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property at 1115 Hancock Dr

$1,200 - $1,800

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1115 Hancock Dr

BoulderCO80303
property at 3313 Madison Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3313 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
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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
property at 850 W Moorhead Cir

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 7

850 W Moorhead Cir

BoulderCO80305
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San Marco South
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

San Marco South

830 20th StBoulder, CO 80302
property at 4955 Moorhead Ave

$1,590 - $1,650

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$1,590

Total Monthly Price
$1,590

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 3

4955 Moorhead Ave

BoulderCO80305

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property at 645 Manhattan Pl

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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645 Manhattan Pl

BoulderCO80303
property at 3393 Madison Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

3393 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
property at 2865 Sundown Ln

$1,750

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$1,750

Total Monthly Price
$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 7

2865 Sundown Ln

BoulderCO80303
property at 3009 Madison Ave

$1,800 - $2,500

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$1,850

Total Monthly Price
$1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

3009 Madison Ave

BoulderCO80303
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955 16th St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

955 16th St.

955 16th StBoulder, CO 80302
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property at 5520 Stonewall Pl

$1,925

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$1,925

Total Monthly Price
$1,925

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

5520 Stonewall Pl

BoulderCO80303
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1012 15th St.
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1012 15th St.

1012 15th StBoulder, CO 80302
Student Housing
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2207 Baseline Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2207 Baseline Rd

2207 Baseline RdBoulder, CO 80302
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3220 Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3220 Madison Ave

3220 Madison AveBoulder, CO 80303

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountainaire2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,305
Nest on Osage - 8202One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,345
Nest on Thunderbird - 8203A11BR,1BA$1,345
East Village Flats3BR/2BA - A3BR,2BA$1,385
Park Mesa1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
Mohawk Green ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,600
Coronado ApartmentsFlatiron1BR,1BA$1,604
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1,746
Boulder CreekDurango1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.46
Henley and Remy Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Henley2BR,1.5BA$2.01
Laguna Gardens2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.20
Nest on Thunderbird - 8203C13BR,1.5BA$2.47
Union 9Seventy2x2-A2BR,2BA$1.66
Nest on Osage - 8202Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
Sterling Boulder ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom in 2 Bed 2 Bath Unit2BR,2BA$1.59
Mohawk Green ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.32
Park Mesa2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.92
Coronado ApartmentsFlatiron1BR,1BA$2.51

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

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South Boulder, Boulder, CO

Ranked #48

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.