
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothills Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (62 Rentals)
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The Riverside

Talavera

3308 N Bogus Basin Rd

2615 Heron St

2649 S Lynx Pl

1822 W Washington St

The Owyhee Apartments
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815 N 13th St

988 E Holly St

Jules on 3rd

The Eliana Apartments

4172 Libby Ln

4097 Libby Ln

4132 Nez Perce St
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Foothills, Boise, ID Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Foothills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Foothills Studio Apartments | $1,600 | $1,119 | $2,240 |
Foothills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,998 | $995 | $3,130 |
Foothills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $1,195 | $6,145 |
Foothills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,116 | $599 | $9,075 |
Foothills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $899 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Foothills Neighborhood of Boise, ID.
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Cheapest Available Foothills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Foothills area of Boise, ID is a Studio unit found at The Willows priced from $999. The B Side has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Foothills apartments for rent in Boise, ID:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Willows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
The B Side | S3 Big | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
The Arbour | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,203 |
Maples at North End: The Essence of Authen | Maples_1x1_480sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Crosshatch | Canopy | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
Aria On The River | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Jules on 3rd | M1 | Studio,1BA | $1,289 |
Hearth on Broad | S1-CCDC | Studio,1BA | $1,290 |
The Eliana Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothills, ID
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foothills area is the $1.63 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Logger Creek at Parkcenter in the in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Foothills apartment is the Rankin Model at The Franklin starting at $1,650 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the West Bench neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foothills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Logger Creek at Parkcenter | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
The Franklin | Rankin | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
Laurel Park | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Ascent East End | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Davis Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
River Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath sqft 840 | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Ascent BoDo | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Sugar Pine | B1 Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.72 |
Mount Vernon | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.65 |
The Betty Apartments | The Betty_1x1_750sf_A4/A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFoothills, Boise, ID
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Foothills Neighborhood in Boise, ID
Walk Score®
38 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
20 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Foothills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Foothills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Foothills is under $1,292.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foothills?
The cheapest apartment in Foothills is The Arbour which is listed at $1,203, while the average apartment in Foothills costs $2,122.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Foothills?
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 9 regular apartments in Foothills 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 Foothills?
Cheap apartments in Foothills have an average cost of $399 which is $1,723 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foothills.
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