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

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Wylie Street Station
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wylie Street Station

4683 Wylie LnBoise, ID 83703
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Idanha Hotel
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idanha Hotel

928 W Main StBoise, ID 83702
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Latah Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Latah Village

3905 Alpine StBoise, ID 83705
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Harbor View Station
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor View Station

4922 Station LnBoise, ID 83703
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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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Village Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

3870-3882 W Custer DrBoise, ID 83705
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Somerset Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Hills

390 W Crestline DrBoise, ID 83702
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Creek Bend
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Creek Bend

1140-1161 S Colorado LnBoise, ID 83706
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Magnolia Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

3549 W Magnolia StBoise, ID 83703
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3474 W Gerrard St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3474 W Gerrard St

3474 W Gerrard StBoise, ID 83703
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Plaza Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Apartments

120 E Mallard DrBoise, ID 83706
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Hillcreek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcreek Apartments

2463 N 15th StBoise, ID 83702
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Juniper West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper West

5140 Blazer LnBoise, ID 83705
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Homestead Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Homestead Apartments

1013 E Holly StBoise, ID 83712
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Foothills, Boise, ID Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WillowsStudioStudio,1BA$999
The B SideS3 BigStudio,1BA$1,195
The Arbour1A1BR,1BA$1,203
Maples at North End: The Essence of AuthenMaples_1x1_480sqft1BR,1BA$1,225
CrosshatchCanopyStudio,1BA$1,240
Aria On The River1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,275
Jules on 3rdM1Studio,1BA$1,289
Hearth on BroadS1-CCDCStudio,1BA$1,290
The Eliana Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Logger Creek at Parkcenter2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.63
The FranklinRankin2BR,2BA$1.72
Laurel Park2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.45
Ascent East End2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.67
Davis Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
River Street Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath sqft 8402BR,1BA$1.67
Ascent BoDo2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.70
Sugar PineB1 Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.72
Mount Vernon2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.65
The Betty ApartmentsThe Betty_1x1_750sf_A4/A51BR,1BA$1.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Foothills, Boise, ID

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Boise. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

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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