Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Boise Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (83 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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Allen Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Allen Apartments

304 W Bannock RdBoise, 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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Franklin Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Apartments

654 N 9th StBoise, ID 83702
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Palisades
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palisades

6017-6033 W Opohonga StBoise, ID 83704
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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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Southwest Boise, Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Boise Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Boise area of Boise, ID is a 1 Bed unit found at The Franklin priced from $1,102. The B Side has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Southwest Boise apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The FranklinRidenbaugh (Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,102
The B SideS5Studio,1BA$1,195
Cedar Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Central Pointe1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,199
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,199
Bannock Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
The Willows1x1 Loft1BR,1BA$1,225
Benchmark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,225
310 Thatcher1 Bedroom 1 Bath 470 sqft1BR,1BA$1,235
Laurel Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Boise, ID

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Boise area is the $1.24 price per square foot 11444 W Mesquite St Model at 11444 W Mesquite St in the in the West Bench neighborhood starting from $2,805. The second greatest value Southwest Boise apartment is the 11422 W Mesquite St Model at 11422 W Mesquite St starting at $2,705 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the West Bench neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Boise apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11444 W Mesquite St11444 W Mesquite St4BR,2.5BA$1.24
11422 W Mesquite St11422 W Mesquite St4BR,2.5BA$1.35
11422 W Mesquite St11422 W Mesquite St4BR,2.5BA$1.35
11415 W Mesquite St11415 W Mesquite St4BR,2.5BA$1.35
11415 W Mesquite St11415 W Mesquite St4BR,2.5BA$1.35
8412 W Galileo Ct8412 W Galileo Ct4BR,2.5BA$1.29
Davis Park Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.20
6658 W Clinton Ln, Unit #2026658 W Clinton Ln2BR,1BA$1.34
1005 S Shoshone St, Unit B1005 S Shoshone St2BR,1BA$1.27
The FranklinRankin (Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.33
Maple Grove ApartmentsMapleGrove_Renovated_2x1.5_952sf2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Iconic Village3x13BR,1BA$0.75

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Southwest Boise, Boise, ID

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Southwest Boise, 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 proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Southwest Boise Neighborhood in Boise, ID

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Southwest Boise Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Boise?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Boise is under $1,240.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Boise?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Boise is Phillippi Plaza which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Southwest Boise costs $2,069.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Boise?

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 26 regular apartments in Southwest Boise 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 Southwest Boise?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Boise have an average cost of $415 which is $1,654 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Boise.

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