
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $600 (34 Rentals)
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606 W Hays St

Vanguard

The B-Side - Downtown Boise

809 N 6th St
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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 |
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Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,737 | $1,200 | $4,181 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $1,095 | $4,207 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,071 | $1,195 | $6,320 |
Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,913 | $2,930 | $9,075 |
Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $944 | $899 | $1,219 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 34 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vanguard | 0x1C | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
The B-Side - Downtown Boise | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
310 Thatcher | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 411 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
The Fowler Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,289 |
Jules on 3rd | M1 | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Ascent BoDo | 1 Bed 1 Bath Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
Riverline | 0x1B | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Spring Creek | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Clearwater Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parkview Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.70 |
The 208 | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.63 |
Cortland on the River | Lotus | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
The Fowler Apartments | 2BR x 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
The Watercooler Apartments | 2BD x 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
Clearwater Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Spring Creek | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Ascent BoDo | 1 Bed 1 Bath Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
River Walk Apartments | 1 Bedroom Junior | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
749 N 26th St, Unit 26th St | 749 N 26th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Boise, ID
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Among cities in Idaho for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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.
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