Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Boise Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (182 Rentals)

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Southwest Boise, Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Boise Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Boise area of Boise, ID is a Studio unit found at The Prospect priced from $995. The Willows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Southwest Boise apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ProspectStudioStudio,1BA$995
The WillowsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Jefferson West1 Bed 1 Bath Medium1BR,1BA$1,125
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,125
Boulder Creek2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,195
Ascent BoDo1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Kristin Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,195
102 - Raymond1x11BR,1BA$1,195
The B SideS2Studio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Boise, ID

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Boise area is the $1.30 price per square foot Unit Type A 1737 Sq Ft Model at Townhomes at Union Square in the in the Southwest Boise neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Southwest Boise apartment is the 2x2.5 Model at Carlsbad Crossing starting at $1,895 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Collister neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Boise apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at Union SquareUnit Type A 1737 Sq Ft3BR,2.5BA$1.30
Carlsbad Crossing2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.42
Deer Creek3x2 R3BR,2BA$1.43
7626 W Opohonga Ln, Unit 2017626 W Opohonga Ln2BR,2BA$1.45
The 2084x24BR,2BA$0.59
2238 S Stephen Ave, Unit 2012238 S Stephen Ave2BR,2BA$1.45
6474 W Lucky Ln, Unit 2016474 W Lucky Ln2BR,2BA$1.40
Harrington Crossing2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.32
Curtis Meadow2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1.5BA$1.37
Kristin Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31

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Southwest Boise, Boise, ID

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Southwest Boise, Boise, and the greater Boise area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Southwest Boise Neighborhood in Boise, ID

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Boise Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Boise?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Boise is at The Prospect listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Boise Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Boise Apartment is $1,125 at Phillippi Plaza.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Boise Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Boise is starting from $1,195 at Boulder Creek.

What is the most affordable Southwest Boise Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Boise Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rosewood and Rosewood Premier and starts from $1,568.

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