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Sugar Pine
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$1,383 - $1,508
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 9

Sugar Pine

2901 Robert LnBoise, ID 83705
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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 Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idanha Building

928 W Main StBoise, ID 83702
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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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 Gem priced from $1,245. Jefferson West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Foothills apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GemStudio BStudio,1BA$1,245
Jefferson West1 Bed 1 Bath Medium Reno1BR,1BA$1,299
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,324
C.W. Moore Apartments1BD x 1BA Affordable1BR,1BA$1,325
The Lucy (Inactive)Studio with Ori 383 sqftStudio,1BA$1,358
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,395
The Franklin ApartmentsStansbury (Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1,428
Highland SpringsThe Waterside2BR,1BA$1,510
The Fowler ApartmentsLive WorkStudio,1BA$1,668
Broadstone SaratogaFranklinStudio,1BA$1,822

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothills, ID

As of June 30, 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 Stansbury (Income Restricted) Model at The Franklin Apartments starting at $1,428 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the West Bench 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
The Franklin ApartmentsStansbury (Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.44
Whitewater ParkTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$2.13
Crosshatch ApartmentsRiverside2BR,2BA$2.42
Highland SpringsThe Waterside2BR,1BA$1.72
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
C.W. Moore Apartments1BD x 1BA Affordable1BR,1BA$1.80
The Fowler ApartmentsLive WorkStudio ,1BA$2.61
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$2.28
Jefferson West1 Bed 1 Bath Medium Reno1BR,1BA$2.71

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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.

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 $1,822.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foothills?

The cheapest apartment in Foothills is Jefferson West which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Foothills costs $5,550.

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 1 regular apartments in Foothills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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