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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothills Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (59 Rentals)
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The Arbour
5618 W Franklin RdBoise, ID 83705
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The Riverside
1001 Leadville AveBoise, ID 83706
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1822 W Washington St
BoiseID83702
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from $1,200Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 21
Laurel Park
511 N Avenue H AveBoise, ID 83712
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The Owyhee Apartments
1109 W Main StBoise, ID 83702
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1008-1010 N Riviera Dr
BoiseID83703
988 E Holly St
BoiseID83712
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The Eliana Apartments
5510-5518 W Franklin RdBoise, ID 83705
4132 Nez Perce St
BoiseID83705
4972 W Intrepid Ln
BoiseID83703
53-59 Mike St
BoiseID83705
1900-1904 S Annett St
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Boise's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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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 | $1,602 | $975 | $2,500 |
| Foothills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,036 | $1,057 | $3,250 |
| Foothills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $1,150 | $6,320 |
| Foothills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,171 | $599 | $9,075 |
| Foothills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $899 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Foothills Neighborhood of Boise, ID.
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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 $999. Phillippi Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Foothills apartments for rent in Boise, ID:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Phillippi Plaza | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Vanguard | 0x1B | Studio,1BA | $1,137 |
| The B Side | S3 Big | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Crosshatch | Canopy | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
| Hearth on Broad | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
| Mount Vernon | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,322 |
| Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes | Dorchester Up | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| The Fowler Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,338 |
| The Martha | Open 1 Bedroom_539sf | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothills, ID
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foothills area is the $1.53 price per square foot Fallingbrook_3x2.5_1305sf Model at The Fallingbrook Townhomes in the in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Foothills apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated Model at Parkview Apartments starting at $2,365 with a $1.82 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. |
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| The Fallingbrook Townhomes | Fallingbrook_3x2.5_1305sf | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.53 |
| Parkview Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Encore Skyline | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Ascent East End | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Davis Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| River Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath sqft 840 | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Talavera | 2x1 C | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Ascent BoDo | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Mount Vernon | 2x1.5 Renovated TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.85 |
| Clearwater Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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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
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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 $1,349.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foothills?
The cheapest apartment in Foothills is Phillippi Plaza which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Foothills costs $2,142.
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 15 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 $321 which is $1,821 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foothills.
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