Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $600 (35 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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Juniper West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper West

5140 Blazer LnBoise, 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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Morrison Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morrison Park

1011-1189 Dale StBoise, 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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The Willows
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

5151 W Morris Hill RdBoise, ID 83706

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 $1,050. 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 Flat1BR,1BA$1,050
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,175
Curtis MeadowA11BR,1BA$1,199
Benchmark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,225
Jules on 3rdM1Studio,1BA$1,289
The Eliana Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,292
Talavera2x1 B2BR,1BA$1,295
Sugar PineB12BR,1BA$1,325
Springtree Apartments1x1_667sf1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, ID

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Encore Skyline in the in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the Stansbury Model at The Franklin starting at $1,650 with a $1.66 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.
Encore Skyline2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
The FranklinStansbury2BR,2BA$1.66
3001 W Alpine St, Unit 2023001 W Alpine St2BR,1BA$1.46
Curtis Junction Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.79
Talavera2x1 C2BR,1BA$1.68
Sugar PineB1 Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.72
Mount Vernon2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.70
The Betty ApartmentsThe Betty_1x1_750sf_A4/A51BR,1BA$1.87
Benchmark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.69
Curtis MeadowA11BR,1BA$1.84

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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

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 $1,325.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?

The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is The Willows which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $2,450.

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 $703 which is $1,747 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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