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1721 W Idaho StBoise, ID 83702
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West Downtown Boise, Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Downtown Boise Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Downtown Boise area of Boise, ID is a Studio unit found at 310 Thatcher priced from $1,195. The Willows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable West Downtown Boise apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
310 ThatcherStudio, 411 Sqft StudioStudio,1BA$1,195
The Willows1x1 Flat1BR,1BA$1,275
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,299
Vanguard0x1AStudio,1BA$1,300
Legacy at 50th Street Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,325
Cambridge Dorchester Apartment HomesDorchester Up1BR,1BA$1,340
Curtis Meadow2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$1,350
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1,380
The Franklin ApartmentsRankin (Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1,392
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown Boise, ID

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Downtown Boise area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2 BED / 1.5 BATH I TWO STORY I PRIVATE PATIO Model at The Theodore in the in the Central Bench neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value West Downtown Boise apartment is the Rapids Model at Crosshatch Apartments starting at $2,120 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the West Bench neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Downtown Boise apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Theodore2 BED / 1.5 BATH I TWO STORY I PRIVATE PATIO2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Crosshatch ApartmentsRapids2BR,2BA$1.95
Edgewater Apartments2BR x 2BA Renovated2BR,2BA$1.58
The Franklin ApartmentsEby (Market Rate)2BR,2BA$1.74
Ascent East End2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.57
Curtis Meadow2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Haven on StateTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.61
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1.55
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Central Pointe2x1 A Renovated2BR,1BA$1.93

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West Downtown Boise, Boise, ID

Ranked #4

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Downtown Boise Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Downtown Boise?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Downtown Boise is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Downtown Boise?

The cheapest apartment in West Downtown Boise is The Willows which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in West Downtown Boise costs $2,265.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Downtown Boise?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in West Downtown Boise that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Downtown Boise?

Cheap apartments in West Downtown Boise have an average cost of $335 which is $1,930 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Downtown Boise.

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