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Boise, ID Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boise, ID

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Boise, ID area range in price from $599 to $15,879 with an overall median price of $5,084. The three Boise neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Borah at $1,020, Central Bench at $1,020, and Hillcrest at $1,020. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boise Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Borah$1,475$1,0208
Central Bench$1,475$1,02033
Hillcrest$1,554$1,02044
Winstead Park$1,635$1,19527
Franklin Randolph$1,640$1,02063
Crane Creek$1,750$9253
Harrison Blvd$1,750$9256
Collister$1,783$1,29921
East End$1,975$59961
Warm Springs Mesa$1,990$59979

Cheapest Available Boise Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boise, ID is a 1 Bed unit found at The Prospect in the Borah neighborhood priced from $1,095. Iconic Village in the Southeast Boise neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,119. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boise apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ProspectUrban 1x1 B1BR,1BA$1,095
Iconic VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,119
The FranklinIvy (Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,158
Selkirk ApartmentsSelkirk_1x1_685sf1BR,1BA$1,199
The Arbour1A1BR,1BA$1,203
Laurel Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,240
WaterWalk Boise – Meridian1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$1,250
The B-Side - Downtown BoiseS5Studio,1BA$1,250
Aria On The River1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boise, ID

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boise area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3BD x 3.5BA Model at Verraso Village in the in the West Cloverdale neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Boise apartment is the The Jewel Model at Fairview Crossing starting at $1,985 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the West Bench 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 Village3BD x 3.5BA3BR,3.5BA$1.20
Fairview CrossingThe Jewel3BR,2BA$1.28
Carlsbad Crossing2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.42
Four Points RetreatFourPoints_2x2_1200sf2BR,2BA$1.40
Bannock Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
The 2084x24BR,2BA$0.63
Creekside ArbourRobie I2BR,1.5BA$1.43
8087 W Cory Ct, Unit 2018087 W Cory Ct2BR,1BA$1.42
The Pines2x1_R_960sf2BR,1BA$1.41
Maple Grove ApartmentsMapleGrove_Renovated_2x1.5_952sf2BR,1.5BA$1.42

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Boise, ID

Ranked #1

Among cities in Idaho for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Boise, ID

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,260.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boise?

The cheapest apartment in Boise is The Prospect which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Boise costs $5,084.

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 388 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 $411 which is $4,673 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boise.

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