
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Boise, ID from $400 (34 Rentals)
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The Springs of Royal Oaks

Benchmark Apartments

1427 E Hays St

Ascent East End

Rembrandt Park Apartments
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Renaissance at Hobble Creek

The Lillian

Legacy at 50th Street Apartments

Jules on 3rd

Limelight Village

The Edge at State | Apartments & Townhomes
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Village East Apartments & Townhomes

Silver Bay Apartments

Easton Village

Carriage Crossing Apartments

Edgewater Apartments Boise - OLD

Cortland on the River
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WaterWalk Boise – Meridian

Luka Apartments

The Fields at Gramercy

Aren
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Gramercy Villas

Village Apartments
Boise, ID Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boise?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Boise Studio Apartments | $1,678 | $995 | $4,181 |
Boise 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,925 | $850 | $3,550 |
Boise 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $1,095 | $6,320 |
Boise 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $599 | $9,075 |
Boise 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,728 | $959 | $8,984 |
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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBoise, ID
Ranked #1
Among cities in Idaho for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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 $1,199.
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 $4,807.
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 484 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 $372 which is $4,435 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boise.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in Boise, ID
Written by: Bob Mallory
I'm Bob, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Boise, Idaho. During my college years in eastern Oregon, Boise was a weekend getaway spot where we could party and enjoy world-class concerts.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.