Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Borah Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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The Prospect
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Prospect

8002 W Overland RdBoise, ID 83709
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Phillippi Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Phillippi Plaza

5453 W Franklin RdBoise, ID 83705

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Borah, Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Available Borah Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Borah area of Boise, ID is a 1 Bed unit found at The Arbour priced from $1,203. Benchmark Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Borah apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arbour1A1BR,1BA$1,203
Benchmark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,275
The Eliana Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,292
Springtree Apartments1x1_667sf1BR,1BA$1,325
Deer Creek2x12BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Borah, ID

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Borah area is the $1.39 price per square foot B2R Model at Curtis Meadow in the in the Central Bench neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Borah apartment is the 2x1 R Model at Deer Creek starting at $1,350 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the West Bench neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Borah apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Curtis MeadowB2R2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Deer Creek2x1 R2BR,1BA$1.50
Benchmark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.76
The Springs of Royal OaksThe Creekview - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.28
The Arbour1A1BR,1BA$1.80
Springtree Apartments1x1_667sf1BR,1BA$1.99
The Eliana Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Borah, Boise, ID

Ranked #34

Among neighborhoods in Boise, ID for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Borah Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Borah?

The cheapest apartment in Borah is The Arbour which is listed at $1,203, while the average apartment in Borah costs $1,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Borah?

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 2 regular apartments in Borah that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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