Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Boise Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $600 (30 Rentals)
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The B-Side - Downtown Boise

1118 W Fort St

809 N 6th St

Jules on 3rd

The Owyhee Apartments

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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 |
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Downtown Boise Studio Apartments | $1,714 | $1,225 | $2,300 |
Downtown Boise 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,372 | $1,150 | $3,550 |
Downtown Boise 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,157 | $1,500 | $6,320 |
Downtown Boise 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,241 | $7,375 | $9,075 |
Downtown Boise 4 Bedroom Apartments | $979 | $899 | $1,224 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Boise Neighborhood of Boise, ID.
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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 The B-Side - Downtown Boise priced from $1,250. Vanguard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown Boise apartments for rent in Boise, ID:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The B-Side - Downtown Boise | S5 | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Vanguard | 0x1C | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Ascent BoDo | 1 Bed 1 Bath Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
Jules on 3rd | M2 | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
Riverline | 0x1B | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
Ash & River | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Bannock Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,400 |
River Walk Apartments | 1 Bedroom Junior | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
Broadstone Saratoga | Franklin | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boise, ID
As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Boise area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bannock Apartments in the in the Veterans Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Downtown Boise apartment is the 4x2 Model at The 208 starting at $675 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the Southeast 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. |
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Bannock Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
The 208 | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.63 |
Whitewater Park | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Luxury Living near the Heart of Downtown | Baxter 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
The Watercooler Apartments | 2BD x 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
The Fowler Apartments | 1BR x 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
713 N 5th St, Unit #8 | 713 N 5th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Gibson | 5th & Idaho | One Bed Small | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
Ascent BoDo | 1 Bed 1 Bath Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
River Walk Apartments | 1 Bedroom Junior | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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
Some Transit
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Boise?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Boise is at The B-Side - Downtown Boise listed at $1,250.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Boise Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Boise Apartment is $1,315 at Ascent BoDo.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Boise Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Boise is starting from $1,400 at Bannock Apartments.
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