
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Rim Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (125 Rentals)
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4980 W Camas St

2102 N Liberty St

The Park Apartments

3421 W Good St

3423 W Good St

1408 N Raymond St

15 N Liberty St, Unit 15

6743 W Denton Ln

5938 W Camas Ln
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Kristin Park Apartments

Alderbury Cove

The B Side

Ascent BoDo

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Curtis Meadow

Central Pointe

178 W Colby Ln

1818 W Washington St

The Owyhee Apartments
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The Aspen

Jefferson West

Mount Vernon

The Willows

Selkirk Apartments

Phillippi Plaza

Benchmark Apartments

Vanguard

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The Springs of Royal Oaks

Cabot Cove
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Jules on 3rd

Palisades

The Lillian

1205 N Hartman St

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5218 W Bel Air St, Unit 5218b, Unit 5218b

1900-1904 S Annett St

Deer Creek

Shannon South

The Franklin Apartments

1201 N Hartman St
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1524 S Denver Ave

1110 W Chamberlin St

214 N Avenger Ln

1718 S Eagleson Rd

6244 W Corsair Ln

6205 W Tierra Ln

4794 W Kendall St

1101 N Clithero Dr

Gibson | 5th & Idaho

4343 W Rose Hl St
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Central Rim, Boise, ID Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Rim?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Rim Studio Apartments | $1,666 | $1,215 | $2,311 |
| Central Rim 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $1,045 | $3,683 |
| Central Rim 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,480 | $1,095 | $6,620 |
| Central Rim 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,460 | $1,395 | $9,482 |
| Central Rim 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,587 | $1,235 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Central Rim Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Rim area of Boise, ID is a 1 Bed unit found at Alderbury Cove priced from $1,200. The Willows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Central Rim apartments for rent in Boise, ID:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderbury Cove | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Willows | 1x1 Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Selkirk Apartments | Selkirk_1x1_685sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Vanguard | 0x1A | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Gem | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| Curtis Meadow | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Shannon South | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,380 |
| The Franklin Apartments | Rankin (Income Restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $1,392 |
| Hearth on Broad | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,418 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Rim, ID
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Rim area is the $0.54 price per square foot 5BR/5BA - E1 Model at VERVE Boise in the in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Central Rim apartment is the 2 BED / 1.5 BATH I TWO STORY I PRIVATE PATIO Model at The Theodore starting at $2,195 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Central Bench neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Rim apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERVE Boise | 5BR/5BA - E1 | 5BR,5BA | $0.54 |
| The Theodore | 2 BED / 1.5 BATH I TWO STORY I PRIVATE PATIO | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Crosshatch Apartments | Rapids | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Copestone Apartments | Pioneer | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Curtis Meadow | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
| Shannon South | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Talavera | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Alderbury Cove | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Central Pointe | 2x1 A Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Selkirk Apartments | Selkirk_1x1_685sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Rim Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Rim?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Rim is under $1,418.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Rim?
The cheapest apartment in Central Rim is Alderbury Cove which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Central Rim costs $3,057.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Rim?
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 2 regular apartments in Central Rim that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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