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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Martha

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 The Gem priced from $1,245. Phillippi Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,273. Here are the most affordable West Downtown Boise apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GemStudio BStudio,1BA$1,245
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,273
Silver Bay ApartmentsCoastal1BR,1BA$1,378
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Curtis Junction Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,425
Central Pointe2x1 A Renovated2BR,1BA$1,450
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1,480
Highland SpringsThe Waterside2BR,1BA$1,510
Broadstone SaratogaFranklinStudio,1BA$1,557
Edgewater Apartments2BR X 1BA Renovated2BR,1BA$1,821

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown Boise, ID

As of July 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 $1,899 with a $1.75 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$1.75
Edgewater Apartments2BR X 1BA Renovated2BR,1BA$1.92
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1.66
Highland SpringsThe Waterside2BR,1BA$1.72
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Central Pointe2x1 A Renovated2BR,1BA$1.93
Silver Bay ApartmentsCoastal1BR,1BA$1.98
Curtis Junction Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$2.12
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$2.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Downtown Boise Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Downtown Boise?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Downtown Boise is at The Gem listed at $1,245.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Downtown Boise Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Downtown Boise Apartment is $1,273 at Phillippi Plaza.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Downtown Boise Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Downtown Boise is starting from $1,450 at Central Pointe.

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