Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Section Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $855 (40 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southwest Section area of Boise.

property at 2370 S Three Mile Creek Way
$600 - $1,490

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The Prospect
$1,144 - $1,244

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The Prospect

8002 W Overland RdBoise, ID 83709
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Sugar Pine
$1,199 - $1,675

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 18

Sugar Pine

2901 Robert LnBoise, ID 83705
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property at 10979 W Leilani Dr
$1,295 - $3,850
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10979 W Leilani 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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1656 Barlow
1 Bedroom Apartments

1656 Barlow

1656 S Barlow LnBoise, ID 83709
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Juniper West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper West

5140 Blazer LnBoise, ID 83705
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4325 W Camas St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4325 W Camas St

4325 W Camas StBoise, 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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WOOD HAVEN
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WOOD HAVEN

2551-2565 W Targee StBoise, 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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Harper Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harper Ridge

3805 E Copper Point DrMeridian, 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 Studio unit found at The Prospect priced from $1,144. Shannon South has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,480. Here are the most affordable Southwest Section apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ProspectStudioStudio, 1BA$1,144
Shannon South2x12BR, 1BA$1,480
Curtis Junction Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated2BR, 1BA$1,650
ArenO0ne bedroom One Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1,675
Movado Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath Single Story1BR, 1BA$1,695
Easton Village2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1,880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Section, ID

As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Section area is the $1.86 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Easton Village in the Southwest Boise neighborhood starting from $1,880. The second greatest value Southwest Section apartment is the 2x1 Model at Shannon South in the Central Bench neighborhood starting at $1,480 with a $1.66 price per square foot. 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.
Easton Village2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.86
Shannon South2x12BR, 1BA$1.66
Curtis Junction Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated2BR, 1BA$1.97
Movado Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath Single Story1BR, 1BA$2.22
ArenO0ne bedroom One Bathroom1BR, 1BA$2.49
The ProspectStudioStudio, 1BA$5.93

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Southwest Section, Boise, ID

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Among cities in Idaho for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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 $1,244 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 $1,480 at Shannon South.

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