Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Boise Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (22 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 Studio unit found at Iconic Village priced from $1,119. 310 Thatcher has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,230. Here are the most affordable West Downtown Boise apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Iconic VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,119
310 Thatcher1 Bedroom 1 Bath 411 sqft1BR,1BA$1,230
Vanguard0x1BStudio,1BA$1,275
CrosshatchCanopyStudio,1BA$1,275
Legacy at 50th Street Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown Boise, ID

As of August 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Downtown Boise area is the $1.66 price per square foot Norfork Model at Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes in the in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting from $1,485. The second greatest value West Downtown Boise apartment is the 2x1 Model at Shannon South starting at $1,475 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Central 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.
Cambridge Dorchester Apartment HomesNorfork2BR,1BA$1.66
Shannon South2x12BR,1BA$1.65
Ascent BoDo2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.70
Copestone ApartmentsVista1BR,1BA$1.99
The Aspen2 Bedroom 1 Bath Duplex Renovated2BR,1BA$2.07
Legacy at 50th Street Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath -Extended Stay Furnished1BR,1BA$2.15
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Edgewater Apartments Boise1BR X 1BA Renovated1BR,1BA$1.98
Highland SpringsThe Creekview1BR,1BA$1.93
Central Pointe1x1 A Renovated1BR,1BA$2.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Downtown Boise, Boise, ID

Ranked #4

Among cities in Idaho 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 $1,399.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Downtown Boise is 310 Thatcher which is listed at $1,230, while the average apartment in West Downtown Boise costs $2,140.

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 27 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 $536 which is $1,604 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Downtown Boise.

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