Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Section Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $800 (16 Rentals)

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Village Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

3870-3882 W Custer DrBoise, ID 83705
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The Prospect
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Prospect

8002 W Overland RdBoise, ID 83709
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Curtis Meadow
1 Bedroom Apartments

Curtis Meadow

1713 S Curtis RdBoise, ID 83705
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Juniper West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper West

5140 Blazer LnBoise, ID 83705
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Oak Park Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Village

2888 Cherry LnBoise, ID 83705
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Southwest Section, Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Section Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Section area of Boise, ID is a 1 Bed unit found at Curtis Meadow priced from $1,200. Aren has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,415. Here are the most affordable Southwest Section apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Curtis MeadowA11BR,1BA$1,200
ArenStudioStudio,1BA$1,415
Easton Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1,450
Talavera2x1 C2BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Section, ID

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Section area is the $1.67 price per square foot Cedar Model at Retreat at Union Square in the in the Southwest Boise neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Southwest Section apartment is the 2x1 Model at Shannon South starting at $1,450 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Central Bench neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Section apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Retreat at Union SquareCedar2BR,2BA$1.67
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1.63
Talavera2x1 C2BR,1BA$1.84
Easton Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
Movado Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath Single Story1BR,1BA$2.09
Curtis MeadowA1R1BR,1BA$2.08
ArenStudioStudio ,1BA$2.59
Furnished Studio-Boise - AirportFurnished Studio-Boise - AirportStudio ,1BA$9.50

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Southwest Section, Boise, ID

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Idaho including Southwest Section, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Section Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Section Apartment is $1,200 at Curtis Meadow.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Section is starting from $1,450 at Shannon South.

What is the most affordable Southwest Section Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Section Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Easton Village and starts from $1,905.

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