Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Boise Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (31 Rentals)

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Idanha Hotel
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idanha Hotel

928 W Main StBoise, ID 83702
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Warm Springs Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Warm Springs Apartments

247-255 E Warm Springs AveBoise, ID 83712
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Barcelona Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barcelona Apartments

916 W Hays StBoise, ID 83702
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214 W Bannock St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

214 W Bannock St

214 W Bannock StBoise, ID 83702
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Allen Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Allen Apartments

304 W Bannock RdBoise, ID 83702
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Franklin Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Apartments

654 N 9th StBoise, ID 83702
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River Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Plaza

1249 W Grand AveBoise, ID 83702
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Morrison Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morrison Park

1011-1189 Dale StBoise, ID 83706
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Adare
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Adare

2419 W Fairview AveBoise, ID 83702
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The Lucy
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lucy

512 W Grove StBoise, ID 83702
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Hearth on Broad
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hearth on Broad

406 S 4th StBoise, ID 83702
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Whitewater Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whitewater Park

365 N Whitewater Park BlvdBoise, ID 83702

Downtown Boise, Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Boise Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Boise area of Boise, ID is a Studio unit found at The B Side priced from $1,195. The Fowler Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Boise apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The B SideS5Studio,1BA$1,195
The Fowler ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Jules on 3rdM1Studio,1BA$1,289
C.W. Moore Apartments1BD x 1BA Affordable1BR,1BA$1,346
Hearth on BroadS1-CCDCStudio,1BA$1,374
River Walk ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Whitewater ParkOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,397
The Owyhee Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,425
The Boardwalk ApartmentsPearlStudio,1BA$1,425
LOCAL BoiseStudio - S3Studio,1BA$1,449

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boise, ID

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Boise area is the $1.93 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated Model at Parkview Apartments in the in the Downtown Boise neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Downtown Boise apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Encore Skyline starting at $1,925 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Southeast Boise neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Boise apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkview Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated2BR,2BA$1.93
Encore Skyline2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
Ash & River3x2A3BR,2BA$2.05
Whitewater ParkOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.79
The District at ParkcenterA41BR,1BA$2.29
C.W. Moore Apartments1BR x 1 BA Renovated1BR,1BA$2.20
The Owyhee Apartments1B1BR,1BA$2.09
The Fowler Apartments1BR x 1BA1BR,1BA$2.35
The Watercooler Apartments1BR x 1BA1BR,1BA$2.25
Gibson | 5th & IdahoOne Bed Small1BR,1BA$2.32

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Downtown Boise, Boise, and the greater Boise area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Downtown Boise Neighborhood in Boise, ID

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Boise Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Boise?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Boise is under $1,449.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Boise?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Boise is C.W. Moore Apartments which is listed at $1,346, while the average apartment in Downtown Boise costs $7,240.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 8 regular apartments in Downtown Boise that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

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