Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $1,400 (7 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 $1,185. Vanguard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The B SideS3 BigStudio,1BA$1,185
Vanguard1x1B1BR,1BA$1,199
The Eliana Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,292

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ID

As of June 01, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkview Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated2BR,2BA$1.82
The Mill at Loggers CreekC22BR,2BA$2.28
The District at ParkcenterB12BR,2BA$2.33
Ascent BoDo2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.70
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
C.W. Moore Apartments1 BD x 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.13
Spring Creek1x1C1BR,1BA$1.98
The Owyhee Apartments1B1BR,1BA$2.35
310 Thatcher1 Bedroom 1 Bath 663 sqft1BR,1BA$2.10
The Watercooler Apartments1BR x 1BA1BR,1BA$2.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 206 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ID with pricing that ranges from $899 to $9,075. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,445 to $2,800.

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 $1,445 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,164.

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 $2,300 to $9,075, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,195 to $2,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $899.

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