Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $600 (48 Rentals)

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property at 406 S 13th

$1,750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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406 S 13th, Unit 101, Unit 101

406 S 13th
BoiseID83702
property at 2914 Woodlawn Avenue

$1,995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 18

2914 Woodlawn Avenue

BoiseID83702
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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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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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Adare
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Adare

2419 W Fairview AveBoise, ID 83702
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The 951
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 951

951 E Front StBoise, ID 83712
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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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The Lucy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lucy

512 W Grove StBoise, ID 83702
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27th Street Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

27th Street Crossing

901 N 27th StBoise, ID 83702
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Hearth on Broad
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hearth on Broad

406 S 4th StBoise, ID 83702
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The Martha
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Martha

1721 W Idaho StBoise, ID 83702
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Idaho Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idaho Building

280 N 8th StBoise, ID 83702
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Pleasanton
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasanton

2809-2815 W Pleasanton AveBoise, ID 83702

Boise's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Cortland on the River
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cortland on the River

749 E Park BlvdBoise, ID 83712
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Downtown, Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Boise, ID is a Studio unit found at 310 Thatcher priced from $1,195. Vanguard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
310 ThatcherStudio, 411 Sqft StudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Vanguard0x1AStudio,1BA$1,300
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Hearth on BroadS1Studio,1BA$1,418
The Fowler ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,433
C.W. Moore Apartments1BD x 1BA Affordable1BR,1BA$1,435
River Walk ApartmentsAffordable 1 Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1,518
Broadstone SaratogaFranklinStudio,1BA$1,592
Cortland on the RiverHurley1BR,1BA$1,904
ArthurS3Studio,1BA$2,039

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ID

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.21 price per square foot 2x2D Model at Riverline in the in the Downtown Boise neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2BR x 2BA Model at The Fowler Apartments starting at $2,147 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the Southeast Boise neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverline2x2D2BR,2BA$2.21
The Fowler Apartments2BR x 2BA2BR,2BA$2.54
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Cortland on the RiverHurley1BR,1BA$2.56
C.W. Moore Apartments1BD x 1BA Affordable1BR,1BA$1.95
River Walk ApartmentsAffordable 1 Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$2.51
Broadstone SaratogaPatterson1BR,1BA$3.43
Hearth on BroadA11BR,1BA$2.95
310 ThatcherStudio, 411 Sqft StudioStudio ,1BA$2.91
Vanguard0x1AStudio ,1BA$3.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Boise, ID

Ranked #29

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at 310 Thatcher listed at $1,195.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $1,395 at Clearwater Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $1,550 at Clearwater 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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in Boise, ID

Written by: Bob Mallory

I'm Bob, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Boise, Idaho. During my college years in eastern Oregon, Boise was a weekend getaway spot where we could party and enjoy world-class concerts.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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