Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Boise Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (26 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Franklin priced from $1,057. Vanguard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,137. Here are the most affordable West Downtown Boise apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The FranklinScott (Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,057
Vanguard0x1BStudio,1BA$1,137
The B SideS9Studio,1BA$1,145
CrosshatchCanopyStudio,1BA$1,190
Central Pointe1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,215
Haven on StateStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Mount Vernon2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1,317
Cambridge Dorchester Apartment HomesOxford1BR,1BA$1,335
Legacy at 50th Street Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
310 Thatcher1 Bedroom 1 Bath 663 sqft1BR,1BA$1,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown Boise, ID

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Downtown Boise area is the $1.53 price per square foot Fallingbrook_3x2.5_1305sf Model at The Fallingbrook Townhomes in the in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value West Downtown Boise apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated Model at Parkview Apartments starting at $2,365 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Downtown Boise 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 Fallingbrook TownhomesFallingbrook_3x2.5_1305sf3BR,2.5BA$1.53
Parkview Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated2BR,2BA$1.82
Ascent East End2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.49
HuntingtonD2BR,2BA$1.98
Talavera2x1 C2BR,1BA$1.84
Mount Vernon2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.65
Edgewater Apartments Boise1BR X 1BA Renovated1BR,1BA$1.89
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
The FranklinScott1BR,1BA$1.93
Central Pointe1x1 A1BR,1BA$1.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Downtown Boise, Boise, ID

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Boise, ID for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Downtown Boise Neighborhood in Boise, ID

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,390.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Downtown Boise is The Franklin which is listed at $1,057, while the average apartment in West Downtown Boise costs $2,105.

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 24 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 $510 which is $1,595 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Downtown Boise.

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