Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $600 (104 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 Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idanha Building

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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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

612 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

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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 1 Bed unit found at Copper Terrace Apartments priced from $1,145. The Gem has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable West Downtown apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copper Terrace Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,145
The GemStudio BStudio,1BA$1,200
The Willows1x1 Loft L1BR,1BA$1,300
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,324
The Lucy (Inactive)Studio with Ori 383 sqftStudio,1BA$1,358
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Highland SpringsThe Shadowbrook2BR,2BA$1,490
River Walk ApartmentsAffordable 1 Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1,574
The Boardwalk ApartmentsBluebird1BR,1BA$1,635
The Fowler Apartments1BR x 1BA1BR,1BA$1,723

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown, ID

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Downtown area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2 BED / 1.5 BATH I TWO STORY I PRIVATE PATIO Model at The Theodore in the in the Central Bench neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value West Downtown apartment is the 2BR x 2BA Renovated Model at Edgewater Apartments starting at $1,973 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the West Bench 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.
The Theodore2 BED / 1.5 BATH I TWO STORY I PRIVATE PATIO2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Edgewater Apartments2BR x 2BA Renovated2BR,2BA$1.88
Copestone ApartmentsPioneer2BR,2BA$2.15
The Watercooler ApartmentsLive WorkStudio ,1BA$1.96
Crosshatch ApartmentsRiverside2BR,2BA$2.45
Highland SpringsThe Waterside2BR,1BA$1.72
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
C.W. Moore Apartments1BD x 1BA Affordable1BR,1BA$1.80
River Walk ApartmentsAffordable 1 Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$2.61
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$2.28

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Downtown is at The Gem listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Downtown Apartment is $1,145 at Copper Terrace Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Downtown is starting from $1,490 at Highland Springs.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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