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Boise, ID Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boise, ID

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Boise, ID area range in price from $640 to $9,295 with an overall median price of $3,044. The three Boise neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Franklin Randolph at $995, Borah at $995, and West Valley at $1,250. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boise Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Franklin Randolph$1,576$99548
Borah$1,650$99532
West Valley$1,885$1,25033
Northeast Meridian$2,025$1,19555
South Boise Village$2,050$640119
Morris Hill$2,070$995431
Central Rim$2,095$899456
Foothills$2,095$640513
West Downtown$2,130$640461
Central Foothills$2,140$1,177404

Cheapest Available Boise Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boise, ID is a 1 Bed unit found at Phillippi Plaza in the West Bench neighborhood priced from $1,099. The Willows in the West Bench neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boise apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Phillippi Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1,099
The Willows1x1 Flat1BR,1BA$1,125
Silver Bay ApartmentsAlta1BR,1BA$1,177
The B SideS5Studio,1BA$1,195
Benchmark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,225
CrosshatchAlcoveStudio,1BA$1,240
Jules on 3rdM2Studio,1BA$1,249
The ClaraB1.11BR,1BA$1,250
WaterWalk Boise – Meridian1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$1,250
The Fowler ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,257

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boise, ID

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boise area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3BD x 3.5BA Model at Verraso Village in the in the West Cloverdale neighborhood starting from $2,425. The second greatest value Boise apartment is the 3x2.5 Model at Viera at Pinnacle starting at $2,450 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Outer Meridian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boise apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Verraso Village3BD x 3.5BA3BR,3.5BA$1.33
Viera at Pinnacle3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.44
Monterra TownhomesWindsor V (2denx2)2BR,2BA$1.43
Woodbine2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.38
Eagle River ApartmentsEagle2BR,2BA$1.39
6658 W Clinton Ln, Unit #2026658 W Clinton Ln2BR,1BA$1.34
River Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.41
Iconic Village3X2TH3BR,2BA$0.72
Deer Creek2x12BR,1BA$1.47
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1.46

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Boise Overview

Boise, Idaho is the type of town that people are happy to call home. In fact, this capital city is consistently ranked among the best places to live by big name publications like Forbes and Time Magazine, so don’t be surprised if you’re greeted with tons of smiles by the strangers you pass on the street. This little Pacific Northwest place is big on personality and with plenty to do and with a wide variety of options in homes and Boise apartments available to residents, this city is a true haven.

Why live in Boise, ID?

There’s something about a safe city with a secure job market and smiling citizens that tends to draw folks in. The small town vibe is the perfect place to put down roots, and despite the city’s quaint size, there’s always something to do and plenty of affordable Boise apartments waiting for you. Festivals and fairs, arts and craft brews are always on the calendar, and the pleasant climate means you can head outdoors to take in some fresh air and get acquainted the mountains, water, and trees that surround this special place.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Boise, ID

Ranked #1

Among cities in Idaho for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Boise, ID

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boise Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Boise?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Boise is under $1,257.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boise?

The cheapest apartment in Boise is Phillippi Plaza which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Boise costs $3,044.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Boise?

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 219 regular apartments in Boise 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 Boise?

Cheap apartments in Boise have an average cost of $449 which is $2,595 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boise.

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