
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (76 Rentals)
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The Franklin Apartments

937 N 32nd St

968 S Phillippi St

Kristin Park Apartments

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1603 S Joyce St

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West Downtown, Boise, ID Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,493 | $995 | $2,290 |
| West Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,208 | $1,095 | $3,550 |
| West Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,581 | $1,195 | $6,320 |
| West Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,332 | $605 | $10,000+ |
| West Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $899 | $3,900 |
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There are currently 76 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID.
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Cheapest Available West Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Downtown area of Boise, ID is a 2 Beds unit found at Kristin Park Apartments priced from $1,195. The Gem has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable West Downtown apartments for rent in Boise, ID:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Park Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Gem | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Jefferson West | 1 Bed 1 Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Phillippi Plaza | 1x1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Aria On The River | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Boardwalk Apartments | Pearl | Studio,1BA | $1,280 |
| Vanguard | 0x1A | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Ascent BoDo | 1 Bed 1 Bath Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| The Fowler Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,321 |
| C.W. Moore Apartments | 1BD x 1BA Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown, ID
As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Downtown area is the $1.67 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated Model at Parkview Apartments in the in the Downtown Boise neighborhood starting from $2,165. The second greatest value West Downtown apartment is the 2 BED / 1.5 BATH I TWO STORY I PRIVATE PATIO Model at The Theodore starting at $2,195 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Central Bench neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| The Theodore | 2 BED / 1.5 BATH I TWO STORY I PRIVATE PATIO | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| The 208 | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.59 |
| The Franklin Apartments | Richardson (Income Restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Kristin Park Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Laurel Park | 2x1 Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Ascent East End | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Logger Creek at Parkcenter | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Davis Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 1402 S Broadway Ave, Unit 1402A | 1402 S Broadway Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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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 $1,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in West Downtown is Phillippi Plaza which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in West Downtown costs $2,365.
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 10 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 $417 which is $1,948 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Downtown.
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