Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $600 (34 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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Spring Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Creek

685-695 E Holly StBoise, ID 83712
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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, 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 Vanguard priced from $1,200. The B-Side - Downtown Boise has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vanguard0x1CStudio,1BA$1,200
The B-Side - Downtown BoiseS2Studio,1BA$1,225
310 Thatcher1 Bedroom 1 Bath 411 sqft1BR,1BA$1,230
The Fowler ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,289
Jules on 3rdM1Studio,1BA$1,300
Ascent BoDo1 Bed 1 Bath Loft1BR,1BA$1,315
Riverline0x1BStudio,1BA$1,350
Spring Creek1x1A1BR,1BA$1,355
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ID

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.70 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated Model at Parkview Apartments in the in the Downtown Boise neighborhood starting from $2,930. The second greatest value Downtown 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 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkview Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated3BR,2BA$1.70
The 2084x24BR,2BA$0.63
Cortland on the RiverLotus2BR,2BA$2.33
The Fowler Apartments2BR x 1BA2BR,1BA$2.28
The Watercooler Apartments2BD x 2BA2BR,2BA$2.06
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Spring Creek1x1A1BR,1BA$2.05
Ascent BoDo1 Bed 1 Bath Loft1BR,1BA$2.16
River Walk Apartments1 Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$2.35
749 N 26th St, Unit 26th St749 N 26th St1BR,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Boise, ID

Ranked #24

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 Vanguard listed at $1,200.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $1,230 at 310 Thatcher.

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

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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