Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Section Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $800 (36 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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$1,483 - $1,683
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Sugar Pine

2901 Robert LnBoise, ID 83705
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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

Silver Ridge

4107 E Overland RdMeridian, ID 83642

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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 Kristin Park Apartments priced from $1,195. Sugar Pine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,383. Here are the most affordable Southwest Section apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kristin Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,195
Sugar PineB12BR,1BA$1,383
Curtis Junction Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1,600
ArenOne bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,690
Movado Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath Single Story1BR,1BA$1,695
Cantabria Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Section, ID

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Section area is the $1.96 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Cantabria Townhomes in the in the Southwest Boise neighborhood starting from $1,880. The second greatest value Southwest Section apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Kristin Park Apartments starting at $1,195 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the West 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.
Cantabria Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.96
Kristin Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Curtis Junction Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.91
Sugar PineB12BR,1.5BA$1.73
Movado Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath Single Story1BR,1BA$2.22
ArenOne bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.51

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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 $1,224 at The Prospect.

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 $1,195 at Kristin Park Apartments.

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