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Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boise, ID

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Boise, ID area range in price from $640 to $9,075 with an overall median price of $2,865. The three Boise neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Franklin Randolph at $1,020, Borah at $1,020, and South Boise Village at $640. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boise Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Franklin Randolph$1,600$1,02062
Borah$1,625$1,02042
South Boise Village$1,750$64084
Sunrise Rim$1,825$64057
Maple Grove Franklin$1,855$1,8551
Southwest Section$1,895$1,02043
Southwest Meridian$1,905$1,38441
Warm Springs Estates$1,925$64070
Warm Springs Mesa$2,000$640119
Southwest Boise$2,033$640640

Cheapest Available Boise Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boise, ID is a Studio unit found at The Willows in the West Bench neighborhood priced from $999. Central Pointe in the West Bench neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boise apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WillowsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Central Pointe1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,185
The B SideS3 BigStudio,1BA$1,195
Maples at North End: The Essence of AuthenMaples_1x1_480sqft1BR,1BA$1,225
Benchmark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,225
CrosshatchAlcoveStudio,1BA$1,240
WaterWalk Boise – Meridian1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$1,250
The Fowler ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,270
Aria On The River1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boise, ID

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boise area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3BD x 3.5BA Model at Verraso Village in the in the West Cloverdale neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Boise apartment is the 3x2.5 Model at Viera at Pinnacle starting at $2,400 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Outer Meridian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boise apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Verraso Village3BD x 3.5BA3BR,3.5BA$1.32
Viera at Pinnacle3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.41
8324 W Westchester Ave, Unit Westchester8324 W Westchester Ave3BR,1BA$1.35
The Lakes at Eagle2x2 G2BR,2BA$1.49
Cambridge Dorchester Apartment HomesBeaumont2BR,1.5BA$1.61
Curtis MeadowB2R2BR,1.5BA$1.47
3001 W Alpine St, Unit 2023001 W Alpine St2BR,1BA$1.46
Laurel Park2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.54
Deer Creek2x1 R2BR,1BA$1.52
Quiet Country Living2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boise

What type of rentals are currently available in Boise?

There are currently 948 Apartments for Rent in Boise, ID with pricing that ranges from $640 to $9,075. There are also 252 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boise ranging from $650 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Boise?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Boise ranges from $650 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,592.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Boise?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Boise range from $640 to $9,075, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $899.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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