Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Boise Historic District Boise, ID from $500 (41 Rentals)

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Idanha Hotel
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idanha Hotel

928 W Main StBoise, ID 83702
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Warm Springs Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Warm Springs Apartments

247-255 E Warm Springs AveBoise, ID 83712
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Barcelona Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barcelona Apartments

916 W Hays StBoise, ID 83702
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214 W Bannock St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

214 W Bannock St

214 W Bannock StBoise, ID 83702
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Allen Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Allen Apartments

304 W Bannock RdBoise, ID 83702
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Franklin Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Apartments

654 N 9th StBoise, ID 83702
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111 S 4th St
Studio Apartments

111 S 4th St

111 S 4th StBoise, ID 83702
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Morrison Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morrison Park

1011-1189 Dale StBoise, ID 83706
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Homestead Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Homestead Apartments

1013 E Holly StBoise, ID 83712
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River Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Plaza

1249 W Grand AveBoise, ID 83702
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Shaw Mountain
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shaw Mountain

670 Avenue HBoise, ID 83712

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Spring Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Creek

685-695 E Holly StBoise, ID 83712
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The Lucy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lucy

512 W Grove StBoise, ID 83702
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The 951
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 951

951 E Front StBoise, ID 83712
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The Martha
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Martha

1721 W Idaho StBoise, ID 83702
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Hearth on Broad
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hearth on Broad

406 S 4th StBoise, ID 83702
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Cortland on the River
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cortland on the River

749 E Park BlvdBoise, ID 83712
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Idaho Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idaho Building

280 N 8th StBoise, ID 83702
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Old Boise Historic District, Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Boise Historic District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Boise Historic District area of Boise, ID is a Studio unit found at Vanguard priced from $1,160. The B Side has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Old Boise Historic District apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vanguard0x1DStudio,1BA$1,160
The B SideS2Studio,1BA$1,195
Ascent BoDo1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
310 Thatcher1 Bedroom 1 Bath 470 sqft1BR,1BA$1,235
Ascent East End1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
Shaw Mountain1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Spring Creek1x1A1BR,1BA$1,355
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Jules on 3rdS1Studio,1BA$1,415
The Watercooler Apartments1BR x 1BA1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Boise Historic District, ID

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Boise Historic District area is the $1.70 price per square foot 3x3C Model at Ash & River in the in the Downtown Boise neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Old Boise Historic District apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated Model at Parkview Apartments starting at $2,465 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Downtown Boise neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Boise Historic District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ash & River3x3C3BR,3BA$1.70
Parkview Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated2BR,2BA$1.90
The 2084x24BR,2BA$0.56
Riverline2x2D2BR,2BA$2.21
The Watercooler Apartments2BD x 2BA2BR,2BA$2.24
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Shaw Mountain1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.02
Spring Creek1x1A1BR,1BA$2.05
Ascent BoDo1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.99
Ascent East End1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Boise Historic District, Boise, ID

Ranked #23

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Idaho including Old Boise Historic District, Boise, and the greater Boise area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Boise Historic District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old Boise Historic District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Boise Historic District is under $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Boise Historic District?

The cheapest apartment in Old Boise Historic District is Ascent BoDo which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Old Boise Historic District costs $6,247.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Boise Historic District?

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 Old Boise Historic District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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