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Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boise, ID

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Boise, ID area range in price from $700 to $11,000 with an overall median price of $3,711. The three Boise neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Maple Grove Franklin at $1,500, Depot Bench at $945, and Downtown Boise at $976. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boise Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Maple Grove Franklin$1,997$1,5006
Depot Bench$2,100$9459
Downtown Boise$2,200$97610
Downtown$2,425$97623
Old Town Meridian$2,600$90018
Northwest Meridian$2,650$1,35124
Southwest Meridian$2,770$1,8958
Outer Meridian$2,797$900158
Northwest$2,875$2,0008
West Cloverdale$2,995$90019

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 $1,095. Iconic Village in the Southeast Boise neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,119. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boise apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ProspectUrban 1x1 B1BR,1BA$1,095
Iconic VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,119
The FranklinIvy (Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,158
Selkirk ApartmentsSelkirk_1x1_685sf1BR,1BA$1,199
The Arbour1A1BR,1BA$1,203
Laurel Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,240
The B-Side - Downtown BoiseS5Studio,1BA$1,250
WaterWalk Boise – Meridian1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$1,250
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boise, ID

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boise area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3BD x 3.5BA Model at Verraso Village in the in the West Cloverdale neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Boise apartment is the The Jewel Model at Fairview Crossing starting at $1,985 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the West Bench 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 Village3BD x 3.5BA3BR,3.5BA$1.20
Fairview CrossingThe Jewel3BR,2BA$1.28
Carlsbad Crossing2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.42
Four Points RetreatFourPoints_2x2_1200sf2BR,2BA$1.40
Bannock Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
The 2084x24BR,2BA$0.63
Creekside ArbourRobie I2BR,1.5BA$1.43
8087 W Cory Ct, Unit 2018087 W Cory Ct2BR,1BA$1.42
The Pines2x1_R_960sf2BR,1BA$1.41
Maple Grove ApartmentsMapleGrove_Renovated_2x1.5_952sf2BR,1.5BA$1.42

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Boise, ID

Ranked #1

Among cities in Idaho for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boise

What type of rentals are currently available in Boise?

There are currently 965 Apartments for Rent in Boise, ID with pricing that ranges from $599 to $16,733. There are also 347 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boise ranging from $700 to $11,000.

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 $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,660.

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 $599 to $9,075, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $899.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in Boise, ID

Written by: Bob Mallory

I'm Bob, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Boise, Idaho. During my college years in eastern Oregon, Boise was a weekend getaway spot where we could party and enjoy world-class concerts.

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