Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Section Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $800 (37 Rentals)

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The Prospect
$1,174 - $1,224
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The Prospect

8002 W Overland RdBoise, ID 83709
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Sugar Pine
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$1,358 - $1,433
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Sugar Pine

2901 Robert LnBoise, ID 83705
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8066 W Hummel Dr

BoiseID83709

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Village Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

3870-3882 W Custer DrBoise, 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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Roosevelt Pines
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt Pines

4050 W Libby StBoise, ID 83705
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Silver Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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4107 E Overland RdMeridian, ID 83642
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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 2 Beds unit found at Shannon South priced from $1,380. Curtis Meadow has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Southwest Section apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1,380
Curtis Meadow2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$1,425
Sugar PineB1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1,433
ArenStudioStudio,1BA$1,470
Curtis Junction Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1,500
Movado Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath Single Story1BR,1BA$1,695
Easton Village2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,715
Harper RidgeThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2,107
1011 Orchard, Boise, ID 83705 — UPTOWN CONDOS2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath2BR,2BA$2,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Section, ID

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Section area is the $1.71 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Harper Ridge in the in the Southwest Boise neighborhood starting from $2,107. The second greatest value Southwest Section apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath Model at 1011 Orchard, Boise, ID 83705 — UPTOWN CONDOS starting at $2,950 with a $2.75 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.
Harper RidgeThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.71
1011 Orchard, Boise, ID 83705 — UPTOWN CONDOS2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.75
Easton Village2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.70
Curtis Meadow2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1.55
Curtis Junction Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.79
Sugar PineB1 Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.79
Movado Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath Single Story1BR,1BA$2.22
5218 W Bel Air St, Unit 5218b5218 W Bel Air St1BR,1BA$2.25
ArenStudioStudio ,1BA$2.69

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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 $1,595 at Aren.

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 $1,380 at Shannon South.

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