Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $600 (12 Rentals)

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Latah Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Latah Village

3905 Alpine StBoise, ID 83705
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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3870-3882 W Custer DrBoise, 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 Studio unit found at The Willows priced from $1,075. Curtis Meadow has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WillowsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Curtis MeadowA11BR,1BA$1,200
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,225
Benchmark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,275
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, ID

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated Model at Parkview Apartments in the in the Downtown Boise neighborhood starting from $2,265. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Encore Skyline starting at $1,800 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Southeast Boise 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.
Parkview Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated2BR,2BA$1.75
Encore Skyline2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.86
Alderbury Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.66
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1.63
307 S Cleveland St, Unit A307 S Cleveland St2BR,1BA$1.98
Talavera2x1 C2BR,1BA$1.84
Benchmark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.76
Curtis MeadowA1R1BR,1BA$2.08
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$2.11
The WillowsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest, Boise, ID

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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.

Getting Around the Hillcrest Neighborhood in Boise, ID

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,200 at Curtis Meadow.

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 $1,375 at Benchmark Apartments.

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