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The Prospect
$1,144 - $1,244

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8002 W Overland RdBoise, ID 83709
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boise, ID

Pricing Updated: 09/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Boise, ID area range in price from $825 to $9,482 with an overall median price of $2,027. The three Boise neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Borah at $1,422, Crane Creek at $1,510, and Central Bench at $1,562. 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$1,422$1,0957
Crane Creek$1,510$8505
Central Bench$1,562$1,09521
Hillcrest$1,580$1,09510
Harrison Blvd$1,600$8505
Winstead Park$1,620$1,3507
Southwest Section$1,650$1,09512
Franklin Randolph$1,702$1,09530
Maple Grove Franklin$1,741$1,09524
Old Town Meridian$1,743$1,14513

Cheapest Available Boise Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boise, ID is a 1 Bed unit found at Mallard Pointe in the West Bench neighborhood priced from $1,038. Washington St. - 1207 in the Downtown Boise neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boise apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mallard Pointe1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,038
Washington St. - 12071BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,095
Iconic VillageStudioStudio, 1BA$1,139
The ProspectStudioStudio, 1BA$1,144
Bannock Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,225
Jefferson West1 Bed 1 Bath Medium1BR, 1BA$1,230
10th - 15001 bed / 1 bath1BR, 1BA$1,295
6849-6985 W Susan Ln2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$1,295
C.W. Moore Apartments1BD x 1BA Affordable1BR, 1BA$1,350
The Lucy (Inactive)Studio with Ori 383 sqftStudio, 1BA$1,358

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boise, ID

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boise area is the $1.53 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Ascent East End in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Boise apartment is the 4x2 Model at The 208 in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting at $625 with a $0.59 price per square foot. 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.
Ascent East End2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR, 1.5BA$1.53
The 2084x24BR, 2BA$0.59
The Lodge at Maple Grove2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.62
Legacy at 50th Street Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.58
Maple Grove ApartmentsMapleGrove_Renovated_2x1.5_952sf2BR, 1.5BA$1.58
Benchmark Apartments2x12BR, 1BA$1.63
6849-6985 W Susan Ln2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$1.37
The Vista2BR/2BA - West - B22BR, 2BA$1.16
Washington St. - 12071BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.37
VERVE Boise2BR/2BA - B3.32BR, 2BA$1.58

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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 $1,358.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boise?

The cheapest apartment in Boise is Mallard Pointe which is listed at $1,038, while the average apartment in Boise costs $2,027.

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 42 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 $301 which is $1,726 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boise.

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