
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Boise Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $1,150 (115 Rentals)


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10673 W Halstead Ln

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Alderbury Cove

2557 W Targee St

2553 W Targee St

Ascent BoDo

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The Lillian
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8137 Bobran St

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Curtis Meadow

11915 W Cloverfield Ln

1526 N 25th St

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6723 W Overland Rd

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Clearwater Apartments

2227 S Stephen Ave
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Deer Creek

9947 W Rosecroft Ct

4790 N Morninggale Dr

8950 W Shellie Ln

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Wylie Street Station

Latah Village

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Boise?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Boise Studio Apartments | $1,719 | $1,029 | $3,949 |
| Southwest Boise 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $1,025 | $3,683 |
Southwest Boise 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,272 | $1,150 | $6,620 |
| Southwest Boise 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,823 | $1,395 | $9,482 |
| Southwest Boise 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,479 | $1,465 | $9,151 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Boise Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Boise?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Boise is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Boise?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Boise is Jordan St. which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Southwest Boise costs $26,889.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Boise?
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 Southwest Boise 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 Southwest Boise?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Boise have an average cost of $236 which is $26,653 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Boise.
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