Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Rim Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (55 Rentals)

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Idanha Hotel
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idanha Hotel

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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Allen Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Allen Apartments

304 W Bannock RdBoise, ID 83702
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Franklin Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Apartments

654 N 9th StBoise, ID 83702
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Palisades
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palisades

6017-6033 W Opohonga StBoise, ID 83704
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Village Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

3870-3882 W Custer DrBoise, ID 83705
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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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102 - Raymond
1 Bedroom Apartments

102 - Raymond

1402-1488 Raymond StBoise, ID 83704

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Curtis Meadow
1 Bedroom Apartments

Curtis Meadow

1713 S Curtis RdBoise, ID 83705
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The Arbour
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbour

5618 W Franklin RdBoise, ID 83705
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Phillippi Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Phillippi Plaza

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

Hillcreek Apartments

2463 N 15th StBoise, ID 83702
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Juniper West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper West

5140 Blazer LnBoise, ID 83705
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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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Aria On The River
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aria On The River

737 Stilson RdBoise, ID 83703
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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 Studio unit found at The Willows priced from $1,075. The B Side has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,170. Here are the most affordable Central Rim apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WillowsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
The B SideS1Studio,1BA$1,170
Curtis MeadowA11BR,1BA$1,200
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,225
CrosshatchCanopyStudio,1BA$1,255
Benchmark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,275
Central Pointe1x1 A Renovated1BR,1BA$1,299
Vanguard0x1CStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Rim, ID

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Rim area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated Model at Parkview Apartments in the in the Downtown Boise neighborhood starting from $2,265. The second greatest value Central Rim apartment is the 2x1 Model at Alderbury Cove starting at $1,550 with a $1.66 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.
Parkview Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated2BR,2BA$1.75
Alderbury Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.66
Deer Creek2x12BR,1BA$1.47
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1.63
307 S Cleveland St, Unit A307 S Cleveland St2BR,1BA$1.98
Davis Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
Talavera2x1 C2BR,1BA$1.84
Copestone ApartmentsVista1BR,1BA$1.99
Whitewater ParkOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.89
Benchmark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Rim, Boise, ID

Ranked #8

Among cities in Idaho for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Boise, Idaho. 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 convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Central Rim Neighborhood in Boise, ID

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

96 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Willows listed at $1,075.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Rim Apartment is $1,200 at Curtis Meadow.

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 $1,325 at Deer Creek.

What is the most affordable Central Rim Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Rim Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Copestone Apartments and starts from $2,675.

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