Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Bench Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $800 (42 Rentals)

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Palisades
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palisades

6017-6033 W Opohonga StBoise, ID 83704
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The Willows
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

5151 W Morris Hill RdBoise, ID 83706
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The Vista Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Vista Apartments

6637 W Colehaven DrBoise, ID 83704
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Phillippi Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Phillippi Plaza

5453 W Franklin RdBoise, ID 83705
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Curtis Meadow
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Curtis Meadow

1713 S Curtis RdBoise, ID 83705
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Juniper West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper West

5140 Blazer LnBoise, ID 83705
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Aberdeen Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Aberdeen Place

6627 W Irving StBoise, ID 83704
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Roosevelt Pines
2 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt Pines

4050 W Libby StBoise, ID 83705
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Central Bench, Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Bench Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Bench area of Boise, ID is a 1 Bed unit found at The Willows priced from $1,035. Phillippi Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Central Bench apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Willows1x1 Loft1BR,1BA$1,035
Phillippi Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1,125
Curtis MeadowA11BR,1BA$1,200
Central Pointe1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,215
The Springs of Royal OaksThe Creekview - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,250
CrosshatchCanopyStudio,1BA$1,260
Benchmark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,275
The FranklinScott1BR,1BA$1,350
Alderbury Cove2x12BR,1BA$1,375
The Boardwalk ApartmentsPearlStudio,1BA$1,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Bench, ID

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Bench area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Alderbury Cove in the in the West Bench neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Central Bench apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Lodge at Maple Grove starting at $1,550 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the West Bench neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Bench apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alderbury Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.48
The Lodge at Maple Grove2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.70
853 N Gossett Pl, Unit 855853 N Gossett Pl2BR,1BA$1.88
Curtis Junction Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.66
Mount Vernon2x1.5 Renovated TH2BR,1.5BA$1.85
Benchmark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.76
The FranklinScott1BR,1BA$1.93
Curtis MeadowA11BR,1BA$1.85
Central Pointe1x1 A Renovated1BR,1BA$1.92
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Bench, Boise, ID

Ranked #22

Among neighborhoods in Boise, ID for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Idaho and customized analysis for Central Boise. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Central Bench Neighborhood in Boise, ID

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Bench Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Bench?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Bench is under $1,390.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Bench?

The cheapest apartment in Central Bench is The Willows which is listed at $1,035, while the average apartment in Central Bench costs $2,615.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Bench?

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 Central Bench 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 Central Bench?

Cheap apartments in Central Bench have an average cost of $686 which is $1,929 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Bench.

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