Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (33 Rentals)

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Latah Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Latah Village

3905 Alpine StBoise, ID 83705
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Village Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

3870-3882 W Custer DrBoise, ID 83705
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The Willows
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

5151 W Morris Hill RdBoise, ID 83706
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Phillippi Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Phillippi Plaza

5453 W Franklin RdBoise, ID 83705
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Juniper West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper West

5140 Blazer LnBoise, ID 83705
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Curtis Meadow
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Curtis Meadow

1713 S Curtis RdBoise, ID 83705
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Oak Park Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Village

2888 Cherry LnBoise, ID 83705
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Sugar Pine
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sugar Pine

2901 Robert LnBoise, ID 83705
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Morrison Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morrison Park

1011-1189 Dale StBoise, ID 83706
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Hillcrest, Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Boise, ID is a 1 Bed unit found at The Willows priced from $976. Phillippi Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Willows1x1 Loft1BR,1BA$976
Phillippi Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1,175
Benchmark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,225
Jules on 3rdM2Studio,1BA$1,249
Curtis MeadowA11BR,1BA$1,275
Springtree Apartments1x1_667sf1BR,1BA$1,325
Talavera2x1 A2BR,1BA$1,395
The Pines2x1 R - 937sf2BR,1BA$1,399
Sugar PineB1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, ID

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.89 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath-Renovated Model at Parkview Apartments in the in the Downtown Boise neighborhood starting from $2,155. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 6658 W Clinton Ln Model at 6658 W Clinton Ln, Unit #202 starting at $1,475 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the West Bench neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkview Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath-Renovated2BR,2BA$1.89
6658 W Clinton Ln, Unit #2026658 W Clinton Ln2BR,1BA$1.34
Encore Skyline2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
1005 S Shoshone St, Unit B1005 S Shoshone St2BR,1BA$1.27
The FranklinRankin2BR,2BA$1.72
The Betty ApartmentsThe Betty_2x2_950sf_B1/B42BR,2BA$1.68
The Pines2x1 R - 937sf2BR,1BA$1.49
Talavera2x1 A2BR,1BA$1.70
Sugar PineB1 Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.78
Benchmark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest, Boise, ID

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Hillcrest, 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 rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Hillcrest Neighborhood in Boise, ID

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Hillcrest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?

The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Phillippi Plaza which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $2,135.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest?

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 1 regular apartments in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?

Cheap apartments in Hillcrest have an average cost of $423 which is $1,712 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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