Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (53 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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Somerset Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Hills

390 W Crestline DrBoise, ID 83702
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Creek Bend
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Creek Bend

1140-1161 S Colorado LnBoise, ID 83706
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Magnolia Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

3549 W Magnolia StBoise, ID 83703
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3474 W Gerrard St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3474 W Gerrard St

3474 W Gerrard StBoise, ID 83703
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Phillippi Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Phillippi Plaza

5453 W Franklin RdBoise, ID 83705
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Plaza Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Apartments

120 E Mallard DrBoise, ID 83706
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Hillcreek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcreek Apartments

2463 N 15th StBoise, ID 83702
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Homestead Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Homestead Apartments

1013 E Holly StBoise, ID 83712
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Juniper West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper West

5140 Blazer LnBoise, ID 83705
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Park Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill Apartments

2501-2525 N 15th StBoise, ID 83702
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River Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Plaza

1249 W Grand AveBoise, ID 83702
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Villa Montagna
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Montagna

1176-1214 E Shenandoah CtBoise, ID 83712
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The Willows
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

5151 W Morris Hill RdBoise, ID 83706
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West Downtown, Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Downtown 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 West Downtown 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
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,199
Bannock Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
The Willows1x1 Loft1BR,1BA$1,225
310 Thatcher1 Bedroom 1 Bath 470 sqft1BR,1BA$1,235
Laurel Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,240
CrosshatchAlcoveStudio,1BA$1,240
Jules on 3rdM2Studio,1BA$1,249
Aria On The River2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown, ID

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Downtown area is the $1.82 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated Model at Parkview Apartments in the in the Downtown Boise neighborhood starting from $2,365. The second greatest value West Downtown apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Davis Park Apartments starting at $1,529 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Veterans Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkview Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated2BR,2BA$1.82
Davis Park Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.20
1005 S Shoshone St, Unit B1005 S Shoshone St2BR,1BA$1.27
The FranklinRankin (Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.33
Iconic Village3x13BR,1BA$0.75
Logger Creek at Parkcenter1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Ascent BoDo2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.70
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
1402 S Broadway Ave, Unit 1402A1402 S Broadway Ave1BR,1BA$1.86
Laurel Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Downtown, Boise, ID

Ranked #17

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Idaho including West Downtown, Boise, and the greater Boise area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Downtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Downtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Downtown is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Downtown?

The cheapest apartment in West Downtown is Phillippi Plaza which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in West Downtown costs $2,202.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Downtown?

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 21 regular apartments in West Downtown 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 West Downtown?

Cheap apartments in West Downtown have an average cost of $432 which is $1,770 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Downtown.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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