
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ada County, ID from $400 (138 Rentals)
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Laurel Park

The Riverside

The Park Apartments

626 W Fort St

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The Prospect

310 Thatcher

Kristin Park Apartments

Westridge Apartments

7 N Liberty St, Unit 17
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2649 S Lynx Pl

5938 W Camas Ln

Boulder Creek

The B Side

Jefferson West

Phillippi Plaza

1015 W University Dr

Ascent BoDo

Curtis Junction Apartments
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Central Pointe

3308 N Bogus Basin Rd

The Owyhee Apartments

The Aspen

Mount Vernon

Ascent East End

Creekside Arbour

3129 W Jordan St

1374 W Sandalwood Dr

3133 W Jordan St
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Maple Grove Apartments

Silver Bay Apartments

Cabot Cove

Curtis Meadow

Palisades

The Lillian

Haven on State

6244 W Corsair Ln

657 White Cloud Dr

Horizon Park Apartments
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Selkirk Apartments

Benchmark Apartments

Vanguard

Rembrandt Park Apartments

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Sugar Pine

Crosshatch Apartments

Clearwater Apartments

15 S Mike St

6531 W Douglas St

871 N White Barn Rd
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Ada County, ID Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ada County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada County Studio Apartments | $1,592 | $1,029 | $2,764 |
| Ada County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,936 | $850 | $3,960 |
| Ada County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $1,150 | $6,620 |
| Ada County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,663 | $605 | $9,482 |
| Ada County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,554 | $2,215 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Ada County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ada County, ID is a 2 Beds unit found at Kristin Park Apartments in the West Bench neighborhood priced from $1,195. The Gem in the Veterans Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ada County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Park Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Gem | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| Central Pointe | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Jefferson West | 1 Bed 1 Bath Medium | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
| Maple Grove Apartments | MapleGrove_Renovated_2x1.5_952sf | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Silver Bay Apartments | Alta | 1BR,1BA | $1,306 |
| Phillippi Plaza | 1x1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,324 |
| The Lucy (Inactive) | Studio with Ori 383 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,358 |
| Boulder Creek | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,380 |
| Sugar Pine | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,383 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ada County, ID
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ada County area is the $1.45 price per square foot 3A Townhome Model at BB Living The Oaks in the in the Outer Meridian neighborhood starting from $2,714. The second greatest value Ada County apartment is the Signature 3 Bed | 2 Bath A Model at Dovetail starting at $2,069 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the West Cloverdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ada County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB Living The Oaks | 3A Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.45 |
| Dovetail | Signature 3 Bed | 2 Bath A | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Olivia Apartments | 2x2-2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| The 240 Apartments | The 240 - 2x2C | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| The Franklin Apartments | Stansbury (Income Restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Maple Grove Apartments | MapleGrove_Renovated_2x1.5_952sf | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| Kristin Park Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Quiet Country Living | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
| 10077 W Rifleman St | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Boulder Creek | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ada County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ada County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ada County is under $1,383.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ada County?
The cheapest apartment in Ada County is Central Pointe which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Ada County costs $22,608.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ada County?
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 1 regular apartments in Ada County 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 Ada County?
Cheap apartments in Ada County have an average cost of $114 which is $22,494 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ada County.
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