Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (17 Rentals)

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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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Creek Bend
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Creek Bend

1140-1161 S Colorado LnBoise, ID 83706

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Plaza Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Apartments

120 E Mallard DrBoise, ID 83706
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Homestead Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Homestead Apartments

1013 E Holly StBoise, ID 83712
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Villa Montagna
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Montagna

1176-1214 E Shenandoah CtBoise, ID 83712
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Spring Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Creek

685-695 E Holly StBoise, ID 83712
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Shaw Mountain
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shaw Mountain

670 Avenue HBoise, ID 83712

East End, Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Available East End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East End area of Boise, ID is a 1 Bed unit found at Laurel Park priced from $1,220. Spring Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable East End apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Laurel Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,220
Spring Creek1x1B1BR,1BA$1,325
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Shaw Mountain1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Mesa Pointe1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, ID

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the East End area is the $1.36 price per square foot Derby Model at Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes in the in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value East End 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 East End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cambridge Dorchester Apartment HomesDerby2BR,1.5BA$1.36
The Mill at Loggers CreekC22BR,2BA$2.28
Ascent East End2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.57
The District at ParkcenterB12BR,2BA$2.33
Iconic Village3x13BR,1BA$0.70
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Spring Creek1x1C1BR,1BA$1.98
Laurel Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Shaw Mountain1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10
HuntingtonA1BR,1BA$2.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East End, Boise, ID

Ranked #35

Among neighborhoods in Boise, ID for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Boise, ID. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the East End Neighborhood in Boise, ID

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East End Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East End is under $1,709.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East End?

The cheapest apartment in East End is Laurel Park which is listed at $1,220, while the average apartment in East End costs $3,175.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East End?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in East End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East End?

Cheap apartments in East End have an average cost of $654 which is $2,521 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East End.

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