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

1118 W Fort 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 |
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West Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,687 | $1,095 | $4,181 |
West Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,199 | $925 | $4,207 |
West Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,657 | $1,195 | $6,320 |
West Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $599 | $9,075 |
West Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $979 | $899 | $1,224 |
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There are currently 71 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Iconic Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,119 |
The Franklin | Ivy (Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,158 |
The Arbour | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,203 |
Laurel Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
The B-Side - Downtown Boise | S5 | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Aria On The River | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,260 |
Phillippi Plaza | 1x1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Vanguard | 0x1C | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Ascent BoDo | 1 Bed 1 Bath Loft | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Logger Creek at Parkcenter | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
Bannock Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
The 208 | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.63 |
Ascent East End | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Highland Springs | The Waterside | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Davis Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
The Franklin | Ivy (Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Laurel Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
The Arbour | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
713 N 5th St, Unit #8 | 713 N 5th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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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 $1,315.
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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