Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothills Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (62 Rentals)
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1605 W Hays St

4980 W Camas St

580 S 14th St

The Riverside

1404 W Franklin Rd

218 Ruby St

Laurel Park
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1605 S Joyce St

988 E Holly St

218 N Flume 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 |
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Foothills Studio Apartments | $1,609 | $975 | $2,849 |
Foothills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $995 | $3,280 |
Foothills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,524 | $1,095 | $6,840 |
Foothills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,267 | $599 | $9,075 |
Foothills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,011 | $899 | $1,255 |
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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 B Side priced from $1,170. Laurel Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,220. Here are the most affordable Foothills apartments for rent in Boise, ID:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The B Side | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,170 |
Laurel Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
Phillippi Plaza | 1x1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
310 Thatcher | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 470 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
Crosshatch | Alcove | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
The Fowler Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,255 |
Aria On The River | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
The Willows | 1x1 Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothills, ID
As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foothills area is the $1.75 price per square foot 3x3D Model at Ash & River in the in the Downtown Boise neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Foothills apartment is the Fallingbrook_3x2.5_1305sf Model at The Fallingbrook Townhomes starting at $2,095 with a $1.61 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ash & River | 3x3D | 3BR,3BA | $1.75 |
The Fallingbrook Townhomes | Fallingbrook_3x2.5_1305sf | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.61 |
Arboretum at Barber Station | 2D - Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
Parkview Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
The Franklin | Richardson (Income Restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Ascent East End | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Davis Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Ascent BoDo | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Clearwater Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Laurel Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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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
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 $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foothills?
The cheapest apartment in Foothills is Laurel Park which is listed at $1,220, while the average apartment in Foothills costs $2,189.
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 14 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 $466 which is $1,723 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foothills.
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