
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Boise Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $1,029 (29 Rentals)


Laurel Park

1019 S Longmont Ave

310 Thatcher

The B Side

Haven on State

1818 W Washington St
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Vanguard

Gibson | 5th & Idaho

Broadstone Saratoga

Idanha Building

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Barcelona Apartments
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Franklin Apartments

111 S 4th St

Towne Square Apartments

Thomas Logan Apartments

Camels Back Apartments

Creek Bend

The Gem
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The Watercooler Apartments

The Lucy

Hearth on Broad

The Fowler Apartments

Cortland on the River

The Boardwalk Apartments

Aren
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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 | $1,653 | $1,029 | $2,549 |
| Southwest Boise 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $1,000 | $6,583 |
| Southwest Boise 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,231 | $1,150 | $6,620 |
| Southwest Boise 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,646 | $605 | $9,482 |
| Southwest Boise 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,805 | $1,235 | $10,000+ |
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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 The Gem which is listed at $1,345, while the average apartment in Southwest Boise costs $6,982.
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 2 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 $204 which is $6,778 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Boise.
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