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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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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

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

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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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Adare
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Adare

2419 W Fairview AveBoise, ID 83702
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Plaza Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Apartments

120 E Mallard DrBoise, ID 83706
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The Gem
Studio Apartments

The Gem

3031 W Main StBoise, ID 83702

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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 The Willows priced from $1,175. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Willows1x1 Flat1BR,1BA$1,175
The GemStudio BStudio,1BA$1,195
The B SideS5Studio,1BA$1,199
Jefferson West1 Bed 1 Bath Medium Reno1BR,1BA$1,274
Cambridge DorchesterDorchester Up1BR,1BA$1,340
The Fowler ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,344
River Walk Apartments1 Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1,345
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Shaw Mountain1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,410
Hearth on BroadS1Studio,1BA$1,414

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown, ID

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Downtown area is the $0.54 price per square foot 5BR/5BA - E1 Model at VERVE Boise in the in the Southeast Boise neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value West Downtown apartment is the 1308 N 19th St Model at 1308 N 19th St, Unit 1308 starting at $2,500 with a $1.79 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.
VERVE Boise5BR/5BA - E15BR,5BA$0.54
1308 N 19th St, Unit 13081308 N 19th St3BR,1BA$1.79
The Theodore2 BED / 1.5 BATH I TWO STORY I PRIVATE PATIO2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Crosshatch ApartmentsRapids2BR,2BA$1.57
Ascent East End2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.57
The Franklin ApartmentsRankin (Market Rate)2BR,2BA$1.81
Edgewater Apartments2BR X 1BA Renovated2BR,1BA$1.81
Highland SpringsThe Waterside2BR,1BA$1.72
Davis Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86

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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 $1,414.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Downtown is The Willows which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in West Downtown costs $2,701.

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 1 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 $249 which is $2,452 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Downtown.

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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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in Boise, ID

Written by: Bob Mallory

I'm Bob, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Boise, Idaho. During my college years in eastern Oregon, Boise was a weekend getaway spot where we could party and enjoy world-class concerts.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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