Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Boulder Neighborhood of Boulder, CO from $700 (21 Rentals)

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Park Mesa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Mesa Apartments

640-680 S Lashley LnBoulder, CO 80305
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909 14th St
Studio Apartments

909 14th St

909 14th StBoulder, CO 80302
Student Housing
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Cross Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Apartments

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

955 16th St

955 16th StBoulder, CO 80302

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. Nest on Osage has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,210. Here are the most affordable South Boulder apartments for rent in Boulder, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden WestStudioStudio,1BA$900
Nest on OsageUnit Type B1BR,1BA$1,210
Nest on Thunderbird1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,210
Blue Sky LoftsLodge PoleStudio,1BA$1,300
Kimberly Court ApartmentsPomeroy1BR,1BA$1,318

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boulder, CO

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Boulder area is the $2.06 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath - Henley Model at Henley and Remy Apartments in the in the Southeast Boulder neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value South Boulder apartment is the 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder starting at $1,730 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Pearl Street Mall 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.
Henley and Remy Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath - Henley2BR,2BA$2.06
Saga Boulder4x44BR,4BA$1.44
Laguna GardensTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.28
Union BaselineRenovated 2x12BR,1BA$1.71
Sterling ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.89
Nest on Thunderbird2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Mohawk Green ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.17
Flatiron View ApartmentsCaribou1BR,1BA$2.32
Nest on OsageUnit Type B1BR,1BA$2.02
Golden West1x11BR,1BA$2.04

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South Boulder, Boulder, CO

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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 $1,500.

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 $10,000.

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 87 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 $1,277 which is $8,723 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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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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