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

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Idanha Hotel
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idanha Hotel

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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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

654 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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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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Adare
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Adare

2419 W Fairview AveBoise, ID 83702
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The Lucy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lucy

512 W Grove StBoise, ID 83702

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The B-Side - Downtown BoiseS5Studio,1BA$1,250
Vanguard0x1CStudio,1BA$1,300
Ascent BoDo1 Bed 1 Bath Loft1BR,1BA$1,315
Jules on 3rdM2Studio,1BA$1,375
Riverline0x1BStudio,1BA$1,399
Ash & River1x1C1BR,1BA$1,399
Bannock Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,400
River Walk Apartments1 Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1,420
Broadstone SaratogaFranklinStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bannock Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
The 2084x24BR,2BA$0.63
Whitewater ParkTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$2.09
Luxury Living near the Heart of DowntownBaxter 2x12BR,1BA$2.45
The Watercooler Apartments2BD x 2BA2BR,2BA$2.06
The Fowler Apartments1BR x 1BA1BR,1BA$2.31
713 N 5th St, Unit #8713 N 5th St1BR,1BA$1.77
Gibson | 5th & IdahoOne Bed Small1BR,1BA$2.55
Ascent BoDo1 Bed 1 Bath Loft1BR,1BA$2.16
River Walk Apartments1 Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$2.35

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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!

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

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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