
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $600 (35 Rentals)
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661 S Curtis Rd

2649 S Lynx Pl

Benchmark Apartments

Curtis Junction Apartments

The Eliana Apartments

Talavera
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250 N Latah St

4172 Libby Ln

4132 Nez Perce St

4097 Libby Ln

Sugar Pine

Springtree Apartments

3001 W Alpine St, Unit 202

Shannon South

3906 Pershing Dr
Hillcrest, Boise, ID Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $1,781 | $1,289 | $2,250 |
Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,086 | $1,020 | $3,110 |
Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $1,100 | $6,020 |
Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,108 | $1,325 | $9,075 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Boise, ID.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Willows | 1x1 Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Phillippi Plaza | 1x1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Curtis Meadow | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Benchmark Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Jules on 3rd | M1 | Studio,1BA | $1,289 |
The Eliana Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
Talavera | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Sugar Pine | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Springtree Apartments | 1x1_667sf | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Encore Skyline | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
The Franklin | Stansbury | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
3001 W Alpine St, Unit 202 | 3001 W Alpine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Curtis Junction Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Talavera | 2x1 C | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Sugar Pine | B1 Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.72 |
Mount Vernon | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.70 |
The Betty Apartments | The Betty_1x1_750sf_A4/A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Benchmark Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Curtis Meadow | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillcrest, Boise, ID
Ranked #16
Among neighborhoods in Boise, ID for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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.
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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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