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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $600 (36 Rentals)
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The Riverside
1001 Leadville AveBoise, ID 83706
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1822 W Washington St
BoiseID83702
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208 W Bannock St
BoiseID83702
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from $1,200Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Owyhee Apartments
1109 W Main StBoise, ID 83702
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The Eliana Apartments
5510-5518 W Franklin RdBoise, ID 83705
53-59 Mike St
BoiseID83705
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from $1,350Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 7
Jules on 3rd
200 W Myrtle StBoise, ID 83702
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Clearwater Apartments
660-690 S Clearwater LnBoise, ID 83712
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Boise's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Boise and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Bob Mallory
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from $1,390Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Boardwalk Apartments
521 E 41st StGarden City, ID 83714
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Downtown, Boise, ID Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,623 | $975 | $2,300 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,135 | $1,095 | $3,250 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,911 | $1,195 | $6,320 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,820 | $2,100 | $9,075 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $899 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Boise, ID is a Studio unit found at The B Side priced from $1,145. Vanguard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Boise, ID:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The B Side | S3 Big | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Vanguard | 0x1B | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Martha | Open 1 Bedroom_539sf | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
| The Boardwalk Apartments | Pearl | Studio,1BA | $1,390 |
| 310 Thatcher | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 663 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
| Clearwater Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| River Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath sqft 840 | 2BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Spring Creek | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Fowler Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,407 |
| Hearth on Broad | S1-CCDC | Studio,1BA | $1,411 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ID
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.82 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated Model at Parkview Apartments in the in the Downtown Boise neighborhood starting from $2,365. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the C2 Model at The Mill at Loggers Creek starting at $2,745 with a $2.28 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| The Mill at Loggers Creek | C2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| Huntington | D | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| River Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath sqft 840 | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Clearwater Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| C.W. Moore Apartments | 1 BD x 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Spring Creek | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| The Owyhee Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 310 Thatcher | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 663 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| The Watercooler Apartments | 1BR x 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,411.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Vanguard which is listed at $1,342, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $3,175.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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