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property at 3720 E Presidential Dr

$700 - $800

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3720 E Presidential Dr

MeridianID83642

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property at 5155 Quinella Ct

$1,495

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

5155 Quinella Ct

BoiseID83714

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property at 2463 N Maxie Way

$1,500

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2463 N Maxie Way

MeridianID83646
property at 911 W Ada St

$1,550

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$1,550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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911 W Ada St

BoiseID83702

Boise's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boise, ID

Pricing Updated: 08/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Boise, ID area range in price from $825 to $23,997 with an overall median price of $2,072. The three Boise neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Borah at $1,450, Central Bench at $1,522, and Winstead Park at $1,522. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boise Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Borah$1,450$1,09512
Central Bench$1,522$1,09526
Winstead Park$1,522$1,2622
Franklin Randolph$1,570$1,09543
Hillcrest$1,625$89515
Southwest Section$1,625$1,09517
Maple Grove Franklin$1,650$1,09526
Crane Creek$1,690$8504
Old Town Meridian$1,713$1,29517
West Bench$1,750$1,17439

Cheapest Available Boise Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boise, ID is a 1 Bed unit found at 5575 W Franklin Rd in the West Bench neighborhood priced from $1,145. The Willows 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
5575 W Franklin Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,145
The Willows1x1 Flat1BR,1BA$1,175
Kristin Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,195
Kootenai Apartments#21BR,1BA$1,245
The GemStudio BStudio,1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boise, ID

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boise area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3.5 Baths Model at Centre Point Crossing in the in the West Cloverdale neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Boise apartment is the Unit Type I Model at Roe Street Townhomes starting at $2,205 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Northwest Garden City 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.
Centre Point Crossing3 Beds, 3.5 Baths3BR,3.5BA$1.21
Roe Street TownhomesUnit Type I3BR,2.5BA$1.39
Fairview CrossingThe Diamond3BR,2.5BA$1.43
The 2084x24BR,2BA$0.59
Legacy at 50th Street Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.58
Silver Bay ApartmentsEl Granada2BR,2BA$1.60
Maple Grove ApartmentsMapleGrove_Renovated_2x1.5_952sf2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Kristin Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
The Vista2BR/2BA - East - B12BR,2BA$1.17
VERVE Boise2BR/2BA - B3.32BR,2BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boise

What type of rentals are currently available in Boise?

There are currently 986 Apartments for Rent in Boise, ID with pricing that ranges from $825 to $23,997. There are also 243 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boise ranging from $700 to $8,000.

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 $700 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,636.

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 $850 to $9,482, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $885 to $6,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,465.

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