Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (33 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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Allen Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Allen Apartments

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

Franklin Apartments

654 N 9th StBoise, ID 83702
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Pleasanton
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasanton

2809-2815 W Pleasanton AveBoise, 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

Downtown, Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Boise, ID is a Studio unit found at The B Side priced from $1,195. 310 Thatcher has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,235. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The B SideS5Studio,1BA$1,195
310 Thatcher1 Bedroom 1 Bath 470 sqft1BR,1BA$1,235
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$1,366
Spring Creek1x1A1BR,1BA$1,375
River Walk ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,395
The Owyhee Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ID

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 apartment is the Nova Model at Cortland on the River starting at $1,968 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Southeast Boise neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkview Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated2BR,2BA$1.93
Cortland on the RiverNova2BR,2BA$1.84
Encore Skyline2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
The District at ParkcenterA41BR,1BA$2.29
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
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
Spring Creek1x1A1BR,1BA$2.08
The Watercooler Apartments1BR x 1BA1BR,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Boise, ID

Ranked #28

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,425.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown is 310 Thatcher which is listed at $1,235, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $7,240.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?

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

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