Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Rim Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $600 (109 Rentals)

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Idanha Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idanha Building

928 W Main StBoise, ID 83702
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Latah Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Latah Village

3905 Alpine StBoise, ID 83705
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Barcelona Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barcelona Apartments

916 W Hays StBoise, ID 83702
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214 W Bannock St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

214 W Bannock St

214 W Bannock StBoise, ID 83702
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Franklin Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Apartments

612 N 9th StBoise, ID 83702
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111 S 4th St
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111 S 4th St

111 S 4th StBoise, ID 83702
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Village Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

3870-3882 W Custer DrBoise, ID 83705
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Central Rim, Boise, ID Local Guide

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 Streamside Apartments priced from $1,225. The Gem has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here are the most affordable Central Rim apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Streamside Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,225
The GemStudio BStudio,1BA$1,245
Jordan St.2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,295
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,324
Jefferson West1 Bed 1 Bath Medium Reno1BR,1BA$1,324
1626-1630 W Rossi St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,350
The Lucy (Inactive)Studio with Ori 383 sqftStudio,1BA$1,358
Selkirk ApartmentsSelkirk_1x1_685sf1BR,1BA$1,395
Central Pointe2x1 A Renovated2BR,1BA$1,450
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1,480

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Rim, ID

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Rim area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2 BED / 1.5 BATH I TWO STORY I PRIVATE PATIO Model at The Theodore in the in the Central Bench neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Central Rim apartment is the Whitewater Model at Crosshatch Apartments starting at $2,299 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the West Bench neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Rim apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Theodore2 BED / 1.5 BATH I TWO STORY I PRIVATE PATIO2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Crosshatch ApartmentsWhitewater2BR,2BA$2.05
1626-1630 W Rossi St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.35
Alderbury Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.66
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1.66
Jordan St.2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.52
Central Pointe2x1 A Renovated2BR,1BA$1.93
C.W. Moore Apartments1BD x 1BA Affordable1BR,1BA$2.05
Selkirk ApartmentsSelkirk_1x1_685sf1BR,1BA$2.04
Streamside Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.94

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Rim Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Rim?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Rim is at The Gem listed at $1,245.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Rim Apartment is $1,225 at Streamside Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Rim is starting from $1,295 at Jordan St..

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