Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Foothills Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $663 (52 Rentals)

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property at 2907 James St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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2907 James St

BoiseID83703

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905 N Mercer St, Unit 903
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595
Total Monthly Price$1,595
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 19

905 N Mercer St, Unit 903

905 N Mercer StBoise, ID 83703
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property at 916 N 32nd St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900
Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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916 N 32nd St

BoiseID83702
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Wylie Street Station
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wylie Street Station

4683 Wylie LnBoise, ID 83703
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Barcelona Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barcelona Apartments

916 W Hays StBoise, ID 83702
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Magnolia Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

3549 W Magnolia StBoise, ID 83703
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3474 W Gerrard St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3474 W Gerrard St

3474 W Gerrard StBoise, ID 83703
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Hillcreek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcreek Apartments

2463 N 15th StBoise, ID 83702
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Camels Back Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camels Back Apartments

1412 W Camel Back LnBoise, ID 83702
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Park Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill Apartments

2501-2525 N 15th StBoise, ID 83702
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10th - 1500
1 Bedroom Apartments

10th - 1500

1500 N 10th StBoise, ID 83702
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Jordan St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

Jordan St.

3127-3137 W Jordan StBoise, ID 83702
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Aria On The River
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aria On The River

737 Stilson RdBoise, ID 83703
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27th Street Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

27th Street Crossing

901 N 27th StBoise, ID 83702
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Davis Park Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Davis Park Apartments

970 N 29th StBoise, ID 83702
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The Martha
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Martha

1721 W Idaho StBoise, ID 83702
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Pleasanton
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasanton

2809-2815 W Pleasanton AveBoise, ID 83702
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North End Lofts
Studio Apartments

North End Lofts

1522 W State StBoise, ID 83702

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Catalpa Residences
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Catalpa Residences

4623 W Catalpa DrBoise, ID 83703
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Whitewater Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whitewater Park

365 N Whitewater Park BlvdBoise, ID 83702
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Parkway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

405 E 42nd StGarden City, ID 83714
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Central Foothills, Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Foothills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Foothills area of Boise, ID is a 1 Bed unit found at Washington St. - 1207 priced from $1,175. Bannock Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Central Foothills apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington St. - 12071BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,175
Bannock Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225
Jefferson West1 Bed 1 Bath Medium1BR,1BA$1,230
Crosshatch ApartmentsAlcoveStudio,1BA$1,495
Highland SpringsThe Waterside2BR,1BA$1,510
Edgewater Apartments2BR x 2BA Renovated2BR,2BA$1,748
Arbor Crossing2x1 B2BR,1BA$1,754
Whitewater ParkOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,783
Copestone ApartmentsVista1BR,1BA$1,795
The Boardwalk ApartmentsCrystal2BR,2BA$2,802

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Foothills, ID

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Foothills area is the $2.43 price per square foot Crystal Model at The Boardwalk Apartments in the in the West Bench neighborhood starting from $2,802. The second greatest value Central Foothills apartment is the 2BR x 2BA Renovated Model at Edgewater Apartments starting at $1,748 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the West Bench neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Foothills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Boardwalk ApartmentsCrystal2BR,2BA$2.43
Edgewater Apartments2BR x 2BA Renovated2BR,2BA$1.66
Highland SpringsThe Waterside2BR,1BA$1.72
Copestone ApartmentsVista1BR,1BA$2.23
Washington St. - 12071BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.47
Whitewater ParkOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$2.29
Arbor Crossing2x1 B2BR,1BA$2.29
Silver Bay ApartmentsAlta1BR,1BA$2.10
Bannock Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.46
Jefferson West1 Bed 1 Bath Medium1BR,1BA$2.56

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Central Foothills, Boise, ID

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Foothills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Foothills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Foothills is at Crosshatch Apartments listed at $1,495.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Foothills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Foothills Apartment is $1,175 at Washington St. - 1207.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Foothills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Foothills is starting from $1,510 at Highland Springs.

What is the most affordable Central Foothills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Foothills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arbor Crossing and starts from $2,160.

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