
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $900 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southeast Boulder area of Boulder.


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Nest on Thunderbird - 8203

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Kimberly Court Apartments

Dakotas Apartment

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Flatiron View Apartments

3161 Madison Ave
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Mohawk Drive Apartments

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Mohawk Green Apartments

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Coronado Apartments

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Parc Mosaic

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St. Moritz

500 Mohawk Dr, Unit 601
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Weathervane

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3393 Madison Ave, Unit W228

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Verdant

3460 Madison Ave

Dunn Memorial Housing - 55+ Community

1115 Hancock Dr
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3313 Madison Ave

4955 Moorhead Ave

645 Manhattan Pl

3393 Madison Ave

3009 Madison Ave

5520 Stonewall Pl
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3220 Madison Ave
Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Boulder?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Boulder Studio Apartments | $1,840 | $1,583 | $2,001 |
| Southeast Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $1,345 | $2,655 |
| Southeast Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $1,695 | $3,672 |
| Southeast Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,042 | $1,958 | $3,975 |
| Southeast Boulder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,150 | $4,150 | $4,150 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southeast Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO.
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Cheapest Available Southeast Boulder Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Boulder area of Boulder, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Nest on Osage - 8202 priced from $1,345. 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 Southeast Boulder apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest on Osage - 8202 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Nest on Thunderbird - 8203 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Mohawk Green Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Coronado Apartments | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $1,604 |
| Parc Mosaic | Design EB Jr. 1-Bed | Studio,1BA | $1,655 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Boulder, CO
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Boulder area is the $1.96 price per square foot Panorama Model at Weathervane in the in the Southeast Boulder neighborhood starting from $3,975. The second greatest value Southeast 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 Southeast Boulder apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Weathervane | Panorama | 3BR,3BA | $1.96 |
| 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 |
| Nest on Osage - 8202 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Mohawk Green Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Verdant | Design 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Coronado Apartments | Flatiron | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| 3393 Madison Ave, Unit W228 | 3393 Madison Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Parc Mosaic | Design EA Jr. 1-Bed | Studio ,1BA | $4.29 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Boulder Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Boulder?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Boulder is under $3,975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Boulder?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Boulder is Nest on Osage - 8202 which is listed at $1,345, while the average apartment in Southeast Boulder costs $4,150.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast 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 40 regular apartments in Southeast 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 Southeast Boulder?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Boulder have an average cost of $753 which is $3,397 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Boulder.
Expert Rental Resources
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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