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

Nest on Osage

Blue Sky Lofts

Kimberly Court Apartments

Flatiron View Apartments

533 22nd St

Mohawk Drive Apartments

851 20th St

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Buffalo Canyon

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735 30th St
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 | $2,034 | $900 | $2,790 |
South Boulder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,962 | $1,100 | $3,160 |
South Boulder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,195 | $1,495 | $3,850 |
South Boulder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,721 | $1,580 | $5,400 |
South Boulder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $1,399 | $6,700 |
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There are currently 21 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Golden West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Nest on Osage | Unit Type B | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
Nest on Thunderbird | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
Blue Sky Lofts | Lodge Pole | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Kimberly Court Apartments | Pomeroy | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Henley and Remy Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath - Henley | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.44 |
Laguna Gardens | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.28 |
Union Baseline | Renovated 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Sterling Apartments | Private Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
Nest on Thunderbird | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Mohawk Green Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Flatiron View Apartments | Caribou | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Nest on Osage | Unit Type B | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
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 $1,500.
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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