
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $600 (14 Rentals)
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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 | $1,560 | $1,095 | $2,843 |
Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $1,020 | $1,950 |
Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $1,095 | $2,550 |
Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $1,325 | $4,500 |
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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 Franklin priced from $1,158. The Arbour has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,203. 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 Franklin | Ivy (Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,158 |
The Arbour | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,203 |
Phillippi Plaza | 1x1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Talavera | 1x1 C | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Jules on 3rd | M2 | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, ID
As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $0.63 price per square foot 4x2 Model at The 208 in the in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting from $675. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Encore Skyline starting at $1,825 with a $1.89 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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The 208 | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.63 |
Encore Skyline | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
Benchmark Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
307 S Cleveland St, Unit A | 307 S Cleveland St | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Curtis Junction Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Sugar Pine | B1 Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.81 |
The Betty Apartments | The Betty_1x1_800sf_A6/A7 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
The Franklin | Ivy (Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
The Arbour | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Talavera | 1x1 C | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillcrest, Boise, ID
Ranked #20
Among cities in Idaho for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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
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 a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillcrest is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is The Franklin which is listed at $1,158, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $1,554.
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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