Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Section Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $600 (6 Rentals)

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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 The Prospect priced from $1,045. Kristin Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Southwest Section apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ProspectUrban 1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,045
Kristin Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,195
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Section, ID

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Section area is the $1.25 price per square foot 6828 W Kirkwood Dr Model at 6828 W Kirkwood Dr, Unit Basement Apartment in the in the Central Bench neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Southwest Section apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Harper Ridge starting at $1,612 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Southwest Boise 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.
6828 W Kirkwood Dr, Unit Basement Apartment6828 W Kirkwood Dr2BR,1BA$1.25
Harper RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.53
Cantabria Townhomes2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.64
Curtis Meadow2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1.5BA$1.42
The BettyThe Betty_2x2_950sf_B1/B42BR,2BA$1.76
Kristin Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1.34
Sugar PineB1 Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.81
Easton Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79
Silver Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84

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Southwest Section, Boise, ID

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Section

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Section?

There are currently 127 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Section, ID with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $9,639. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Section ranging from $600 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Section?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Section ranges from $600 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,046.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwest Section?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Section range from $1,325 to $7,964, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,725 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,095 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,829.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.