
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Boise Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (146 Rentals)
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Laurel Park

The Park Apartments

The Prospect

7450 W Holbrook Ln

661 S Curtis Rd

The Riverside

1321-1323 N Five Mile Rd

Selkirk Apartments

Phillippi Plaza
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The Franklin Apartments

Westridge Apartments

310 Thatcher

Kristin Park Apartments

937 N 32nd St

1603 S Joyce St

968 S Phillippi St

Benchmark Apartments

The B Side
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Central Pointe

Sugar Pine

1100 W Ridenbaugh St

4972 W Intrepid Ln

Boulder Creek

The Springs of Royal Oaks

Curtis Junction Apartments

Curtis Meadow

Jefferson West

Fairview Crossing
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The Willows

Columbia Village

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Renaissance at Hobble Creek

1716 S Eagleson Rd

7631 W Camas St

Shannon South

Vanguard

814 E McKinley St
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Deer Creek

6147 S Sea Breeze Way

6151 S Sea Breeze Way

Palisades

The Lillian
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Southwest Boise, Boise, ID Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Boise?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Boise Studio Apartments | $1,503 | $995 | $2,311 |
| Southwest Boise 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,931 | $1,020 | $3,688 |
| Southwest Boise 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,122 | $1,095 | $7,842 |
| Southwest Boise 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $605 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Boise 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,062 | $899 | $9,689 |
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There are currently 146 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Southwest Boise Neighborhood of Boise, ID.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Boise Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Boise area of Boise, ID is a 1 Bed unit found at The Prospect priced from $1,045. Westridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Southwest Boise apartments for rent in Boise, ID:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prospect | Urban 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Westridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Gem | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| 310 Thatcher | Studio, 411 Sqft Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Kristin Park Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| 102 - Raymond | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Central Pointe | 1x1 A Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Benchmark Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Boulder Creek | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Curtis Junction Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Boise, ID
As of February 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Boise area is the $1.34 price per square foot 3BD x 3.5BA Model at Verraso Village Townhomes in the in the West Cloverdale neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Southwest Boise apartment is the 3x2.5 Model at Carlsbad Crossing starting at $2,150 with a $1.32 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verraso Village Townhomes | 3BD x 3.5BA | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.34 |
| Carlsbad Crossing | 3x2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.32 |
| 6828 W Kirkwood Dr, Unit Basement Apartment | 6828 W Kirkwood Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The 208 | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.59 |
| The Edge at State | Apartments & Townhomes | Gemstone | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.45 |
| Palisades | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| The Franklin Apartments | Richardson (Income Restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 8061 W Cory Ct, Unit 8061 W Cory Ct #101 | 8061 W Cory Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Curtis Meadow | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
| Kristin Park Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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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 $1,245.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Boise?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Boise is The Prospect which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Southwest Boise costs $9,120.
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 10 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 $449 which is $8,671 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Boise.
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