
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothills Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (64 Rentals)
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1360 W River St

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1427 E Hays St

The Franklin Apartments

1308 S Grant Ave

The Willows

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1603 S Joyce St

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Foothills, Boise, ID Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Foothills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothills Studio Apartments | $1,509 | $1,019 | $2,311 |
| Foothills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $1,045 | $3,688 |
| Foothills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,546 | $1,195 | $6,620 |
| Foothills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,131 | $605 | $10,000+ |
| Foothills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,358 | $899 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Foothills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Foothills area of Boise, ID is a 1 Bed unit found at Phillippi Plaza priced from $1,150. The Franklin Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,158. Here are the most affordable Foothills apartments for rent in Boise, ID:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillippi Plaza | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Franklin Apartments | Ivy (Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,158 |
| The Willows | 1x1 Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| Kristin Park Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Gem | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Jefferson West | 1 Bed 1 Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Laurel Park | 1x1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Aria On The River | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
| Crosshatch Apartments | Alcove | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothills, ID
As of February 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foothills area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2 BED / 1.5 BATH I TWO STORY I PRIVATE PATIO Model at The Theodore in the in the Central Bench neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Foothills apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath-Classic Model at Parkview Apartments starting at $1,895 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Downtown Boise neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foothills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Theodore | 2 BED / 1.5 BATH I TWO STORY I PRIVATE PATIO | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Parkview Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath-Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The 208 | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.59 |
| The Franklin Apartments | Eby (Income Restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| The Betty | The Betty_2x2_950sf_B1/B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Kristin Park Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Ascent East End | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Logger Creek at Parkcenter | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Davis Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 1402 S Broadway Ave, Unit 1402A | 1402 S Broadway Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foothills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Foothills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Foothills is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foothills?
The cheapest apartment in Foothills is Phillippi Plaza which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Foothills costs $2,255.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Foothills?
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 12 regular apartments in Foothills 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 Foothills?
Cheap apartments in Foothills have an average cost of $403 which is $1,852 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foothills.
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