Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Rim Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (52 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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Allen Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Allen Apartments

304 W Bannock RdBoise, 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
Studio Apartments

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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The Vista Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Vista Apartments

6637 W Colehaven DrBoise, ID 83704
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Adare
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Adare

2419 W Fairview AveBoise, ID 83702
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The Gem
Studio Apartments

The Gem

3031 W Main StBoise, ID 83702
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The Arbour
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbour

5618 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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Camels Back Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camels Back Apartments

1412 W Camel Back LnBoise, 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 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aria On The River

737 Stilson RdBoise, ID 83703
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River Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Plaza

1249 W Grand AveBoise, ID 83702
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Morrison Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morrison Park

1011-1189 Dale StBoise, ID 83706
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102 - Raymond
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

102 - Raymond

1402-1488 Raymond StBoise, ID 83704

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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 Vanguard priced from $1,138. Kristin Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Central Rim apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vanguard0x1AStudio,1BA$1,138
Kristin Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,195
The GemStudio BStudio,1BA$1,195
The B SideS5Studio,1BA$1,240
Curtis Junction Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1,295
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,299
Central Pointe1x1 A Renovated1BR,1BA$1,299
Aria On The River1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Premium Renovation1BR,1BA$1,325
Palisades2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,325
River Walk ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Rim, ID

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Rim area is the $0.55 price per square foot 5BR/5BA - E1 Model at VERVE Boise in the in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting from $814. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
VERVE Boise5BR/5BA - E15BR,5BA$0.55
The Theodore2 BED / 1.5 BATH I TWO STORY I PRIVATE PATIO2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Palisades2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
The Franklin ApartmentsRichardson (Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.40
Curtis Meadow2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Kristin Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1.52
The Lillian2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Light Renovation2BR,1BA$1.74
Davis Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
Curtis Junction Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.73

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Central Rim, Boise, ID

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

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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.

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 $1,325.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Rim is Phillippi Plaza which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Central Rim costs $2,645.

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 8 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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