Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $400 (7 Rentals)

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Shannon Glen
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 2 Beds unit found at Boulder Creek priced from $1,295. Haven on State has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boulder Creek2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,295
Haven on StateStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Silver Bay ApartmentsBaja1BR,1BA$1,367

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, ID

As of June 10, 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 3x2 B Model at Arbor Crossing starting at $1,850 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the West Bench 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
Arbor Crossing3x2 B3BR,2BA$1.94
Boulder Creek2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Retreat at SilvercloudMadison1BR,1BA$1.80
Kensington ApartmentsAcacia Accessible1BR,1BA$2.22
Renaissance at Hobble CreekA2 Floors1BR,1BA$1.91
Silver Bay ApartmentsBaja1BR,1BA$1.93
Haven on StateStudioStudio ,1BA$2.44

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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 Silver Bay Apartments which is listed at $1,367, while the average apartment in Northwest costs $2,437.

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 4 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 $500 which is $1,937 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest.

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