Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Boise Neighborhood of Boise, ID (1,003 Rentals)

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Boise's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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LOCAL Boise
$1,465 - $3,104
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$1,465 - $3,104

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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 6

LOCAL Boise

250 E Myrtle StBoise, ID 83702
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Fairview Crossing
$1,485 - $4,136
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Fairview Crossing

8519 W Fairview AveBoise, ID 83704
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Meritage West
$1,347 - $3,182
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$1,347 - $3,182

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Meritage West

13450 W Baldcypress StBoise, ID 83713
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Boise, Boise, ID

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Boise. 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 the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly rental community may be just the ticket if you have children when you rent. Southwest Boise has a reputation as a good neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, trails and recreation, and more.

Outdoors Rating

Love parks and outdoor amenities? this area of town is known as providing really good access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This submarket is now ranked as one of the best upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, on-site concierge services, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have dogs or cats? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Boise

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Southwest Boise area of Boise, ID?

As of today, July 30, 2026, there are currently 1,003 available Southwest Boise apartments priced from $1,025 to $26,673, with an average monthly rent of $2,087.

How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Boise?

There are currently 301 Studio Apartments in Southwest Boise with rent ranges from $1,029 to $3,982 with an average price of $1,721.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Boise Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Boise ranges from $1,025 to $3,683 with an average monthly rent of $1,845.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Boise cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Boise range from $1,150 to $6,620. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,278.

How expensive are Southwest Boise Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 167 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Boise on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,395 to $9,482 - averaging $2,850 for the location.

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