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Boise, ID Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boise, ID

Pricing Updated: 01/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Boise, ID area range in price from $605 to $13,356 with an overall median price of $4,420. The three Boise neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Central Bench at $995, Borah at $1,020, and Franklin Randolph at $995. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boise Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Central Bench$1,485$99555
Borah$1,650$1,02027
Franklin Randolph$1,740$995203
Collister$1,850$85032
Crane Creek$1,974$1,19519
Depot Bench$1,995$1,00022
Warm Springs Historic District$2,100$60549
South Boise Village$2,200$60597
Southeast Boise$2,203$60596
Southeast Section$2,203$60596

Cheapest Available Boise Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boise, ID is a Studio unit found at The Prospect in the Borah neighborhood priced from $995. The Gem in the Veterans Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boise apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ProspectStudioStudio,1BA$995
The GemStudio EStudio,1BA$1,195
Kristin Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,195
102 - Raymond1x11BR,1BA$1,195
Central Pointe1x1 A Renovated1BR,1BA$1,199
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1,199
Fairview CrossingThe Opal1BR,1BA$1,215
Boulder Creek2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,225
Laurel Park1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boise, ID

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boise area is the $1.34 price per square foot 3BD x 3.5BA Model at Verraso Village Townhomes in the in the West Cloverdale neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Boise apartment is the 2x2.5 Model at Carlsbad Crossing starting at $1,795 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Collister neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boise apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Verraso Village Townhomes3BD x 3.5BA3BR,3.5BA$1.34
Carlsbad Crossing2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.34
6658 W Clinton Ln, Unit #2026658 W Clinton Ln2BR,1BA$1.34
The 2084x24BR,2BA$0.59
Palisades2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
Benchmark Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.35
The Franklin ApartmentsEby (Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.40
Curtis Meadow2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Kristin Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1.34

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Boise Overview

Boise, Idaho is the type of town that people are happy to call home. In fact, this capital city is consistently ranked among the best places to live by big name publications like Forbes and Time Magazine, so don’t be surprised if you’re greeted with tons of smiles by the strangers you pass on the street. This little Pacific Northwest place is big on personality and with plenty to do and with a wide variety of options in homes and Boise apartments available to residents, this city is a true haven.

Why live in Boise, ID?

There’s something about a safe city with a secure job market and smiling citizens that tends to draw folks in. The small town vibe is the perfect place to put down roots, and despite the city’s quaint size, there’s always something to do and plenty of affordable Boise apartments waiting for you. Festivals and fairs, arts and craft brews are always on the calendar, and the pleasant climate means you can head outdoors to take in some fresh air and get acquainted the mountains, water, and trees that surround this special place.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boise Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Boise?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Boise is under $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boise?

The cheapest apartment in Boise is The Prospect which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Boise costs $4,420.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 143 regular apartments in 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 Boise?

Cheap apartments in Boise have an average cost of $390 which is $4,030 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boise.

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