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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vanguard0x1CStudio,1BA$1,200
The B-Side - Downtown BoiseS2Studio,1BA$1,225
310 Thatcher1 Bedroom 1 Bath 411 sqft1BR,1BA$1,230

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkview Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated3BR,2BA$1.70
The 2084x24BR,2BA$0.63
Cortland on the RiverLotus2BR,2BA$2.33
The Fowler Apartments2BR x 1BA2BR,1BA$2.28
The Watercooler Apartments2BD x 2BA2BR,2BA$2.06
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Spring Creek1x1A1BR,1BA$2.05
Ascent BoDo1 Bed 1 Bath Loft1BR,1BA$2.16
River Walk Apartments1 Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$2.35
749 N 26th St, Unit 26th St749 N 26th St1BR,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Boise, ID

Ranked #24

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 201 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ID with pricing that ranges from $899 to $9,075. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $976 to $3,650.

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 $976 to $3,650 with an average monthly rent of $2,111.

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 $2,930 to $9,075, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $3,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $899.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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