Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothills Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (101 Rentals)

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Wylie Street Station
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wylie Street Station

4683 Wylie LnBoise, ID 83703
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Idanha Hotel
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idanha Hotel

928 W Main StBoise, ID 83702
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Latah Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Latah Village

3905 Alpine StBoise, ID 83705
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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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Barcelona Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barcelona Apartments

916 W Hays StBoise, ID 83702
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214 W Bannock St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

214 W Bannock St

214 W Bannock StBoise, ID 83702
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Allen Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Allen Apartments

304 W Bannock RdBoise, ID 83702
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Franklin Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Apartments

654 N 9th StBoise, ID 83702
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111 S 4th St
Studio Apartments

111 S 4th St

111 S 4th StBoise, ID 83702
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Village Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

3870-3882 W Custer DrBoise, ID 83705
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Somerset Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Hills

390 W Crestline DrBoise, ID 83702
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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

5151 W Morris Hill RdBoise, ID 83706
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Creek Bend
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creek Bend

1140-1161 S Colorado LnBoise, ID 83706

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Foothills, Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Available Foothills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Foothills area of Boise, ID is a Studio unit found at The Willows priced from $1,025. Aria On The River has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Foothills apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WillowsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Aria On The River1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
The FranklinIvy (Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,158
Jefferson West1 Bed 1 Bath Small Reno1BR,1BA$1,165
The GemStudio EStudio,1BA$1,195
Cambridge Dorchester Apartment HomesOxford1BR,1BA$1,195
Kristin Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,195
Ascent BoDo1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Laurel Park1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,225
310 Thatcher1 Bedroom 1 Bath 470 sqft1BR,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothills, ID

As of December 22, 2025 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 Bed 2 Bath Model at Logger Creek at Parkcenter starting at $1,650 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Southeast Boise neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foothills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Theodore2 BED / 1.5 BATH I TWO STORY I PRIVATE PATIO2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Logger Creek at Parkcenter2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.50
The 2084x24BR,2BA$0.59
Veazey Park Apartments2A Type A 975sf2BR,2BA$1.67
905 N Mercer St, Unit 903905 N Mercer St2BR,1BA$1.72
Kristin Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Ascent East End2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
Davis Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
Talavera2x1 A2BR,1BA$1.76
The FranklinIvy (Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Foothills, Boise, ID

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Boise. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Foothills Neighborhood in Boise, ID

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,235.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foothills?

The cheapest apartment in Foothills is Aria On The River which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Foothills costs $2,260.

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 4 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 $388 which is $1,872 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foothills.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in Boise, ID

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!