
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $600 (9 Rentals)
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661 S Curtis Rd
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Hillcrest, Boise, ID Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $1,633 | $1,350 | $2,699 |
Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,423 | $1,020 | $1,850 |
Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $1,095 | $2,550 |
Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $1,325 | $2,300 |
Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $2,395 | $2,395 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Boise, ID.
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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 $999. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Willows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Curtis Meadow | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Phillippi Plaza | 1x1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, ID
As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.82 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated Model at Parkview Apartments in the in the Downtown Boise neighborhood starting from $2,365. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parkview Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
Encore Skyline | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
Alderbury Cove | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
1621 S Eagleson Rd, Unit A3 | 1621 S Eagleson Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Talavera | 2x1 C | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Sugar Pine | B1 Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
The Betty Apartments | The Betty_1x1_750sf_A4/A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Benchmark Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
The Franklin | Scott | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Curtis Meadow | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillcrest, Boise, ID
Ranked #24
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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
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 Hillcrest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Curtis Meadow which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $2,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest?
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 Hillcrest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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