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

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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Shannon Glen

10140 W Charlie LnBoise, ID 83714
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Northwest, Boise, ID Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edgewater Apartments Boise1BR X 1BA Renovated1BR,1BA$1,349
Legacy at 50th Street Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Sleepy Hollow Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sleepy Hollow Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.75
Northview Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$1.61
Kensington ApartmentsBalsam Premier2BR,2BA$2.89
Legacy at 50th Street Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath -Extended Stay Furnished1BR,1BA$2.15
Edgewater Apartments Boise1BR X 1BA Renovated1BR,1BA$1.80
Silver Bay ApartmentsBaja1BR,1BA$2.28
The Lakes at Eagle1x1 BFG1BR,1BA$2.28
Limelight VillageLimelight 1x1_674sf - limeA1d1BR,1BA$2.08
Arbor Crossing1x11BR,1BA$2.16
Retreat at SilvercloudAlbion1BR,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

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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