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Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boise, ID

Pricing Updated: 01/31/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Boise, ID area range in price from $605 to $13,356 with an overall median price of $4,517. The three Boise neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Central Bench at $995, Borah at $1,020, and Franklin Randolph at $995. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boise Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Central Bench$1,599$99555
Borah$1,672$1,02028
Franklin Randolph$1,750$995201
Collister$1,850$85033
Depot Bench$1,995$1,19522
Hillcrest$2,002$99547
Crane Creek$2,073$95021
Warm Springs Historic District$2,100$60549
South Boise Village$2,200$60599
Southeast Boise$2,203$60598

Cheapest Available Boise Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boise, ID is a 1 Bed unit found at The Prospect in the Borah neighborhood priced from $1,045. Central Pointe in the West Bench neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boise apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ProspectUrban 1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,045
Central Pointe1x1 A Renovated1BR,1BA$1,175
102 - Raymond1x11BR,1BA$1,195
Kristin Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,195
The GemStudio EStudio,1BA$1,195
Benchmark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,199
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1,199
Boulder Creek2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,225
Curtis Junction Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,245
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boise, ID

As of January 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boise area is the $1.34 price per square foot 3BD x 3.5BA Model at Verraso Village Townhomes in the in the West Cloverdale neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Boise apartment is the 2x2.5 Model at Carlsbad Crossing starting at $1,795 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Collister neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boise apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Verraso Village Townhomes3BD x 3.5BA3BR,3.5BA$1.34
Carlsbad Crossing2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.34
6828 W Kirkwood Dr, Unit Basement Apartment6828 W Kirkwood Dr2BR,1BA$1.25
Rosewood and Rosewood PremierTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom Classic2BR,2BA$1.39
The 2084x24BR,2BA$0.59
Palisades2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
The Franklin ApartmentsEby (Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.40
Curtis Meadow2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Kristin Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boise

What type of rentals are currently available in Boise?

There are currently 956 Apartments for Rent in Boise, ID with pricing that ranges from $605 to $13,356. There are also 285 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boise ranging from $600 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Boise?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Boise ranges from $600 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,435.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Boise?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Boise range from $605 to $11,523, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,476 to $5,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $899.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in Boise, ID

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