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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Boise Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (32 Rentals)
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$1,195 - $1,260Studio Apartments Available Now
The B-Side - Downtown Boise
1019 W Main StBoise, ID 83702
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$1,195 - $1,4251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ascent BoDo
509 S 13th StBoise, ID 83702
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$1,300 - $1,650Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
The Owyhee Apartments
1109 W Main StBoise, ID 83702
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$1,375 - $2,350Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Jules on 3rd
200 W Myrtle StBoise, ID 83702
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Downtown Boise, Boise, ID Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Boise?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Boise Studio Apartments | $1,740 | $1,138 | $2,300 |
| Downtown Boise 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,391 | $1,195 | $3,550 |
| Downtown Boise 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,142 | $1,425 | $6,320 |
| Downtown Boise 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,397 | $2,325 | $9,075 |
| Downtown Boise 4 Bedroom Apartments | $899 | $899 | $899 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Boise Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Boise area of Boise, ID is a Studio unit found at Vanguard priced from $1,138. The B-Side - Downtown Boise has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Downtown Boise apartments for rent in Boise, ID:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 0x1C | Studio,1BA | $1,138 |
| The B-Side - Downtown Boise | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Ascent BoDo | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Whitewater Park | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
| C.W. Moore Apartments | 1BD x 1BA Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| River Walk Apartments | 1 Bedroom Junior | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Jules on 3rd | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,415 |
| The Watercooler Apartments | 1BR x 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Hearth on Broad | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| Broadstone Saratoga | Franklin | Studio,1BA | $1,535 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boise, ID
As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Boise area is the $1.70 price per square foot 3x3C Model at Ash & River in the in the Downtown Boise neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Downtown Boise apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated Model at Parkview Apartments starting at $2,465 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Downtown Boise neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Boise apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash & River | 3x3C | 3BR,3BA | $1.70 |
| Parkview Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| The 208 | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.56 |
| Riverline | 2x2D | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Whitewater Park | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| The Watercooler Apartments | 2BD x 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| C.W. Moore Apartments | 1BD x 1BA Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Gibson | 5th & Idaho | One Bed Small | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| River Walk Apartments | 1 Bedroom Junior | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Ascent BoDo | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Downtown Boise, Boise, and the greater Boise area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Downtown Boise Neighborhood in Boise, ID
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
99 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
44 / 100
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A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Boise Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Boise?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Boise is under $1,535.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Boise?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Boise is Ascent BoDo which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Downtown Boise costs $7,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Boise?
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 5 regular apartments in Downtown Boise that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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