Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID (489 Rentals)

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LOCAL Boise
$1,265 - $2,904

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Base Rent$1,265 - $2,904

Total Monthly Price$1,265 - $2,904
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LOCAL Boise

250 E Myrtle StBoise, ID 83702
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property at 1243 E Kimberley Ln
$3,500

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Base Rent$3,500

Total Monthly Price$3,500
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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905 N Mercer St, Unit 903
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 19

905 N Mercer St, Unit 903

905 N Mercer StBoise, ID 83703
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property at 1509 N 12th St
$2,650

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Base Rent$2,650

Total Monthly Price$2,650
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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1509 N 12th St

BoiseID83702
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property at 916 N 32nd St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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916 N 32nd St

BoiseID83702
property at 407 W Village Ln
$3,100

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Base Rent$3,100

Total Monthly Price$3,100
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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407 W Village Ln, Unit 407 Village Lane

407 W Village Ln
BoiseID83702
property at 2822 N Tartan Pl
$3,600

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Base Rent$3,600

Total Monthly Price$3,600
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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2822 N Tartan Pl

BoiseID83702

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property at 2818 W Rose Hl St
$2,260 - $2,409

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Base Rent$2,409

Total Monthly Price$2,409
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 5
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2818 W Rose Hl St

BoiseID83705
property at 1427 E Hays St
$2,048

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Base Rent$2,048

Total Monthly Price$2,048
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 18
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1427 E Hays St

BoiseID83712
property at 522 W Franklin St
$3,692

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Base Rent$3,692

Total Monthly Price$3,692
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 10
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522 W Franklin St

BoiseID83702
property at 820 N 25th St
$2,334

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Base Rent$2,334

Total Monthly Price$2,334
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 30
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820 N 25th St

BoiseID83702

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Downtown, Boise, ID

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including West Downtown, Boise, and the greater Boise area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have young children? Amongst all of the submarkets in Boise, this neighborhood is one of the finest communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and having the most respected education and schools available.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and outdoor amenities? West Downtown is now ranked as providing good access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This residential area ranks as one of the best upscale submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, on-site concierge services, park access, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer tile or hardwood floors, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

There's good news if you raise dogs or cats. This area of town has now become known as one of our favorite submarkets for families with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about West Downtown

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the West Downtown area of Boise, ID?

As of today, September 06, 2026, there are currently 489 available West Downtown apartments priced from $850 to $9,482, with an average monthly rent of $2,307.

How much are Studio apartments in West Downtown?

There are currently 209 Studio Apartments in West Downtown with rent ranges from $1,029 to $3,706 with an average price of $1,657.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom West Downtown Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in West Downtown ranges from $1,045 to $3,683 with an average monthly rent of $2,030.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in West Downtown cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West Downtown range from $1,025 to $6,620. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,545.

How expensive are West Downtown Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 62 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West Downtown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $850 to $9,482 - averaging $3,145 for the location.

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