Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (71 Rentals)

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Wylie Street Station
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wylie Street Station

4683 Wylie LnBoise, ID 83703
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Idanha Hotel
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idanha Hotel

928 W Main StBoise, ID 83702
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Latah Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Latah Village

3905 Alpine StBoise, ID 83705
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Warm Springs Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Warm Springs Apartments

247-255 E Warm Springs AveBoise, ID 83712
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Barcelona Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barcelona Apartments

916 W Hays StBoise, ID 83702
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Allen Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Allen Apartments

304 W Bannock RdBoise, ID 83702
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214 W Bannock St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

214 W Bannock St

214 W Bannock StBoise, ID 83702
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Franklin Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Apartments

654 N 9th StBoise, ID 83702
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111 S 4th St
Studio Apartments

111 S 4th St

111 S 4th StBoise, ID 83702
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Somerset Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Hills

390 W Crestline DrBoise, ID 83702

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Creek Bend
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creek Bend

1140-1161 S Colorado LnBoise, ID 83706
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Magnolia Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

3549 W Magnolia StBoise, ID 83703
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3474 W Gerrard St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3474 W Gerrard St

3474 W Gerrard StBoise, ID 83703
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Plaza Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Apartments

120 E Mallard DrBoise, ID 83706
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The Arbour
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbour

5618 W Franklin RdBoise, ID 83705
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Hillcreek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcreek Apartments

2463 N 15th StBoise, ID 83702
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Camels Back Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camels Back Apartments

1412 W Camel Back LnBoise, ID 83702
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Homestead Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Homestead Apartments

1013 E Holly StBoise, ID 83712
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Juniper West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper West

5140 Blazer LnBoise, ID 83705
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West Downtown, Boise, ID Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Downtown area of Boise, ID is a Studio unit found at Iconic Village priced from $1,119. The Franklin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,158. Here are the most affordable West Downtown apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Iconic VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,119
The FranklinIvy (Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,158
The Arbour1A1BR,1BA$1,203
Laurel Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,240
The B-Side - Downtown BoiseS5Studio,1BA$1,250
Aria On The River1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,260
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,275
Vanguard0x1CStudio,1BA$1,300
Ascent BoDo1 Bed 1 Bath Loft1BR,1BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown, ID

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Downtown area is the $1.63 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Logger Creek at Parkcenter in the in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting from $1,790. The second greatest value West Downtown apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bannock Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Veterans Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Logger Creek at Parkcenter2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.63
Bannock Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
The 2084x24BR,2BA$0.63
Ascent East End2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
Highland SpringsThe Waterside2BR,1BA$1.82
Davis Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
The FranklinIvy (Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.71
Laurel Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.85
The Arbour1A1BR,1BA$1.80
713 N 5th St, Unit #8713 N 5th St1BR,1BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Downtown, Boise, ID

Ranked #17

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Idaho including West Downtown, Boise, and the greater Boise area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Downtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Downtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Downtown is under $1,315.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Downtown is The Franklin which is listed at $1,158, while the average apartment in West Downtown costs $2,375.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Downtown?

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 20 regular apartments in West Downtown 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?

Cheap apartments in West Downtown have an average cost of $480 which is $1,895 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Downtown.

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