Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $600 (53 Rentals)

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property at 2649 S Lynx Pl

$1,200 - $2,500

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2649 S Lynx Pl

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Sugar Pine
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$1,358 - $1,683
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 30

Sugar Pine

2901 Robert LnBoise, ID 83705
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property at 2818 Rose Hill St

$1,842

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Available Jun 22

2818 Rose Hill St

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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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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 The Willows priced from $1,175. Kristin Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Willows1x1 Flat1BR,1BA$1,175
Kristin Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,195
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,324
Curtis Junction Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1,585

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, ID

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Kristin Park Apartments in the in the West Bench neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated Model at Curtis Junction Apartments starting at $1,585 with a $1.89 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.
Kristin Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Curtis Junction Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.89
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$2.28
The Willows1x1 Flat1BR,1BA$2.45

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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.

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 $1,175 at The Willows.

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 $1,195 at Kristin Park Apartments.

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