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1110 W Hale St, Unit Attic Studio
1110 W Hale StBoise, ID 83706
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (60 Rentals)
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1605 W Hays St
BoiseID83702
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The Riverside
1001 Leadville AveBoise, ID 83706
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Vanguard
600 W Front StBoise, ID 83702
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2615 Heron St
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208 W Bannock St
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1822 W Washington St
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The Owyhee Apartments
1109 W Main StBoise, ID 83702
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815 N 13th St
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988 E Holly St
BoiseID83712
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The Eliana Apartments
5510-5518 W Franklin RdBoise, ID 83705
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Edgewater Apartments Boise
3304 N Lakeharbor LnBoise, ID 83703
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from $1,299Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 19
Jules on 3rd
200 W Myrtle StBoise, ID 83702
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,570 | $1,119 | $2,200 |
| West Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,025 | $775 | $3,263 |
| West Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,525 | $1,195 | $6,145 |
| West Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,430 | $650 | $9,075 |
| West Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,230 | $899 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID.
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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 Studio unit found at The Willows priced from $999. Vanguard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,137. 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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| The Willows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Vanguard | 0x1B | Studio,1BA | $1,137 |
| The B Side | S3 Big | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Arbour | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,203 |
| Maples at North End: The Essence of Authen | Maples_1x1_480sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Crosshatch | Canopy | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
| The Franklin | Stansbury (Income Restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $1,271 |
| Aria On The River | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown, ID
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Downtown area is the $1.41 price per square foot Derby Model at Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes in the in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting from $1,865. The second greatest value West Downtown apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Logger Creek at Parkcenter starting at $1,795 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Southeast 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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| Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes | Derby | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| Logger Creek at Parkcenter | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Ascent East End | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Edgewater Apartments Boise | 2BR X 1BA Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Laurel Park | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Iconic Village | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| Davis Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| River Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath sqft 840 | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Franklin | Ridenbaugh | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| The Arbour | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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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 $1,275.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in West Downtown is The Arbour which is listed at $1,203, while the average apartment in West Downtown costs $2,250.
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 22 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 $610 which is $1,640 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Downtown.
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