Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Boise Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $600 (26 Rentals)

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Idanha Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idanha Building

928 W Main StBoise, ID 83702
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Warm Springs Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Warm Springs Apartments

247-255 E Warm Springs AveBoise, ID 83712
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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
Studio Apartments

111 S 4th St

111 S 4th StBoise, ID 83702
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Adare
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Adare

2419 W Fairview AveBoise, ID 83702
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Allen Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Allen Apartments

304 W Bannock RdBoise, ID 83702
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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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Downtown Boise, Boise, ID Local Guide

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 Gem priced from $1,245. The Lucy (Inactive) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,358. Here are the most affordable Downtown Boise apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GemStudio CStudio,1BA$1,245
The Lucy (Inactive)Studio with Ori 383 sqftStudio,1BA$1,358
Broadstone SaratogaFranklinStudio,1BA$1,612
Riverline1x1A1BR,1BA$1,650
The Fowler Apartments1BR x 1BA1BR,1BA$1,719
Whitewater ParkOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,896
The Watercooler Apartments2BD x 2BA2BR,2BA$1,960
ArthurS2Studio,1BA$1,995
Hearth on BroadB22BR,2BA$2,521

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boise, ID

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Boise area is the $2.78 price per square foot B2 Model at Hearth on Broad in the in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting from $2,521. The second greatest value Downtown Boise apartment is the One Bedroom, One Bath Model at Whitewater Park starting at $1,896 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Veterans Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Boise apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hearth on BroadB22BR,2BA$2.78
Whitewater ParkOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$2.43
The Watercooler Apartments2BD x 2BA2BR,2BA$2.55
The Fowler Apartments1BR x 1BA1BR,1BA$2.53
Riverline1x1A1BR,1BA$2.71
Broadstone SaratogaPatterson1BR,1BA$3.43
ArthurA11BR,1BA$4.89
The Lucy (Inactive)Studio with Ori 371 sqftStudio ,1BA$4.16
The GemStudio ADAStudio ,1BA$4.40

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

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 Gem listed at $1,245.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Boise Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Boise Apartment is $1,380 at The Lucy (Inactive).

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 $1,960 at The Watercooler Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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