Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Boise Historic District Boise, ID from $600 (53 Rentals)

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$1,750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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406 S 13th, Unit 101, Unit 101

406 S 13th
BoiseID83702

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Idanha Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idanha Building

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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Allen Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Allen Apartments

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

Franklin Apartments

612 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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The 951
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 951

951 E Front StBoise, ID 83712
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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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Morrison Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morrison Park

1011-1189 Dale StBoise, ID 83706

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Ash & River
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ash & River

503-505 Ash StBoise, ID 83702
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The Lucy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lucy

512 W Grove StBoise, ID 83702
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North End Lofts
Studio Apartments

North End Lofts

1522 W State StBoise, ID 83702
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The Martha
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Martha

1721 W Idaho StBoise, ID 83702
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Idaho Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idaho Building

280 N 8th StBoise, 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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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 The B Side priced from $1,199. Clearwater Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Old Boise Historic District apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The B SideS3 BStudio,1BA$1,199
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,395
The Fowler ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,511
C.W. Moore Apartments1BD x 1BA Affordable1BR,1BA$1,530
Broadstone SaratogaFranklinStudio,1BA$1,532
Hearth on BroadS1Studio,1BA$1,717
Vanguard2x1B2BR,1BA$1,750
The Watercooler ApartmentsLive WorkStudio,1BA$2,025
ArthurA11BR,1BA$2,099
Riverline2x2D2BR,2BA$2,250

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

As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Boise Historic District area is the $1.96 price per square foot Live Work Model at The Watercooler Apartments in the in the Downtown Boise neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Old Boise Historic District apartment is the 2x2D Model at Riverline starting at $2,250 with a $2.21 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.
The Watercooler ApartmentsLive WorkStudio ,1BA$1.96
Riverline2x2D2BR,2BA$2.21
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
C.W. Moore Apartments1BD x 1BA Affordable1BR,1BA$2.08
The Fowler Apartments1BR x 1BA1BR,1BA$2.51
Vanguard2x1B2BR,1BA$2.60
Broadstone SaratogaPatterson1BR,1BA$3.43
Hearth on BroadS1Studio ,1BA$3.27
ArthurS3Studio ,1BA$4.33
The B SideS3 BStudio ,1BA$3.11

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Old Boise Historic District, Boise, ID

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 $2,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in Old Boise Historic District is Clearwater Apartments which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Old Boise Historic District costs $3,720.

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

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