Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $600 (42 Rentals)

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Sugar Pine
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 27

Sugar Pine

2901 Robert LnBoise, ID 83705
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Latah Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Latah Village

3905 Alpine StBoise, ID 83705
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Village Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

3870-3882 W Custer DrBoise, ID 83705
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The Arbour
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbour

5618 W Franklin RdBoise, ID 83705

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Juniper West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper West

5140 Blazer LnBoise, ID 83705
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Morrison Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morrison Park

1011-1189 Dale StBoise, ID 83706
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Oak Park Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Village

2888 Cherry LnBoise, ID 83705
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WOOD HAVEN
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WOOD HAVEN

2551-2565 W Targee StBoise, ID 83705
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Mesa Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Pointe

1805 W Overland RdBoise, ID 83705
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Roosevelt Pines
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt Pines

4050 W Libby StBoise, ID 83705
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Hillcrest, Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Boise, ID is a 1 Bed unit found at 5575 W Franklin Rd priced from $1,145. Streamside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5575 W Franklin Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,145
Streamside Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,225
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,273
1626-1630 W Rossi St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,350
Benchmark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Curtis Junction Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,425
WOOD HAVEN2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,425
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1,480
Alderbury Cove2x12BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, ID

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1626-1630 W Rossi St in the in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 2x1 Model at Alderbury Cove starting at $1,550 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the West Bench neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1626-1630 W Rossi St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.35
Alderbury Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.66
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1.66
WOOD HAVEN2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.68
Streamside Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.94
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$2.28

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This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Hillcrest, Boise, and the greater Boise area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment is $1,225 at Streamside Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest is starting from $1,350 at 1626-1630 W Rossi St.

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