Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $400 (9 Rentals)
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Northwest, Boise, ID Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $1,220 | $5,103 |
Northwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $1,305 | $6,198 |
Northwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,349 | $1,600 | $6,500 |
Northwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,492 | $2,447 | $5,060 |
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Cheapest Available Northwest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest area of Boise, ID is a 1 Bed unit found at Edgewater Apartments Boise priced from $1,349. Legacy at 50th Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent in Boise, ID:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Edgewater Apartments Boise | 1BR X 1BA Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
Legacy at 50th Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Sleepy Hollow Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,2BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, ID
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Sleepy Hollow Apartments in the in the Northwest Garden City neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Northwest apartment is the 2x2 Model at Northview Apartment Homes starting at $1,650 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the West Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sleepy Hollow Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
Northview Apartment Homes | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
Kensington Apartments | Balsam Premier | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
Legacy at 50th Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath -Extended Stay Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Edgewater Apartments Boise | 1BR X 1BA Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Silver Bay Apartments | Baja | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
The Lakes at Eagle | 1x1 BFG | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Limelight Village | Limelight 1x1_674sf - limeA1d | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Arbor Crossing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
Retreat at Silvercloud | Albion | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
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Getting Around the Northwest Neighborhood in Boise, ID
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
46 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
11 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Northwest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest is Legacy at 50th Street Apartments which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Northwest costs $2,647.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest?
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 8 regular apartments in Northwest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northwest?
Cheap apartments in Northwest have an average cost of $388 which is $2,259 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest.
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