Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (59 Rentals)
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4980 W Camas St

1901 N 32nd St

The Riverside

304 W Bannock St

The B Side

The Owyhee Apartments

115 S 4th St

Laurel Park

988 E Holly St

1011 N 25th St

250 N Latah St

975 E Logan St

4172 Libby Ln

1402 S Broadway Ave, Unit 1402A
West Downtown, Boise, ID Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,572 | $1,119 | $1,997 |
West Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,972 | $1,018 | $3,305 |
West Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,417 | $1,045 | $6,020 |
West Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $640 | $8,940 |
West Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,033 | $899 | $1,229 |
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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 Phillippi Plaza priced from $1,099. The Willows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable West Downtown apartments for rent in Boise, ID:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Phillippi Plaza | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
The Willows | 1x1 Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
The B Side | S5 | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
310 Thatcher | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 411 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
Crosshatch | Alcove | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
The Fowler Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,253 |
Aria On The River | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,270 |
Jules on 3rd | M1 | Studio,1BA | $1,289 |
Davis Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,323 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown, ID
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Downtown area is the $1.85 price per square foot Windsor Model at Cortland on the River in the in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting from $2,213. The second greatest value West Downtown apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated Model at Parkview Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Downtown Boise neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cortland on the River | Windsor | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
Parkview Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
Copestone | Pioneer | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
Iconic Village | 3X2TH | 3BR,2BA | $0.72 |
Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes | Beaumont | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.61 |
Laurel Park | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Davis Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Whitewater Park | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Clearwater Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
1402 S Broadway Ave, Unit 1402A | 1402 S Broadway Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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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 $1,323.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in West Downtown is Phillippi Plaza which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in West Downtown costs $2,120.
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 11 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 $463 which is $1,657 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Downtown.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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