Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $600 (58 Rentals)

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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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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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Allen Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Allen Apartments

304 W Bannock RdBoise, 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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27th Street Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

27th Street Crossing

901 N 27th 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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North End Lofts
Studio Apartments

North End Lofts

1522 W State StBoise, ID 83702
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Ash & River
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ash & River

503-505 Ash 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 The Lucy (Inactive) priced from $1,358. Clearwater Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lucy (Inactive)Studio with Ori 383 sqftStudio,1BA$1,358
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,395
C.W. Moore Apartments1BD x 1BA Affordable1BR,1BA$1,509
The Fowler ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,524
Broadstone SaratogaFranklinStudio,1BA$1,557
The Watercooler Apartments1BR x 1BA1BR,1BA$1,775
River Walk ApartmentsAffordable 1 Bedroom with Loft1BR,1BA$1,875
ArthurS2Studio,1BA$2,165
Hearth on BroadB42BR,2BA$2,960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ID

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.68 price per square foot B4 Model at Hearth on Broad in the in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting from $2,960. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the A9d Model at Arthur starting at $5,142 with a $5.13 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
Hearth on BroadB42BR,2BA$2.68
ArthurA9d2BR,1BA$5.13
River Walk ApartmentsAffordable 1 Bedroom with Loft1BR,1BA$2.18
The Fowler Apartments2BR x 2BA2BR,2BA$2.75
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
C.W. Moore Apartments1BD x 1BA Affordable1BR,1BA$2.05
The Watercooler Apartments1BR x 1BA1BR,1BA$2.74
Broadstone SaratogaPatterson1BR,1BA$3.41
The Lucy (Inactive)Studio with Ori 371 sqftStudio ,1BA$4.16

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown, Boise, ID

Ranked #27

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

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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 The Lucy (Inactive) listed at $1,358.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $1,380 at The Lucy (Inactive).

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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