Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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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 B Side priced from $1,255. Spring Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,261. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The B SideS5Studio,1BA$1,255
Spring Creek1x1B1BR,1BA$1,261
Vanguard0x1AStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ID

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.59 price per square foot 4x2 Model at The 208 in the in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting from $625. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2BR x 1BA Model at The Fowler Apartments starting at $1,989 with a $2.34 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.
The 2084x24BR,2BA$0.59
The Fowler Apartments2BR x 1BA2BR,1BA$2.34
Luxury Living near the Heart of Downtown Boise | Fully Furnished!Baxter 1x11BR,1BA$2.55
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Cortland on the RiverHurley1BR,1BA$2.35
C.W. Moore Apartments1BR x 1 BA Renovated1BR,1BA$2.09
Spring Creek1x1B1BR,1BA$1.83
Riverline1x1A1BR,1BA$2.75
Hearth on BroadS1Studio ,1BA$2.75
The Watercooler ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Boise, ID

Ranked #30

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 198 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ID with pricing that ranges from $899 to $9,482. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,245 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $1,245 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,489.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown range from $3,962 to $9,482, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,195 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $899.

Expert Rental Resources

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