
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $500 (52 Rentals)
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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 | $1,604 | $975 | $2,300 |
West Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $1,057 | $3,632 |
West Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,610 | $1,195 | $6,320 |
West Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,328 | $599 | $9,075 |
West Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,311 | $899 | $2,800 |
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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 The Willows priced from $1,075. Phillippi Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. 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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The Willows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Phillippi Plaza | 1x1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Vanguard | 0x1B | Studio,1BA | $1,137 |
The B Side | S3 Big | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
Crosshatch | Canopy | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
Hearth on Broad | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
Edgewater Apartments Boise | 1BR X 1BA Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,310 |
Laurel Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,310 |
Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes | Dorchester Up | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown, ID
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Downtown area is the $1.82 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated Model at Parkview Apartments in the in the Downtown Boise neighborhood starting from $2,365. The second greatest value West Downtown apartment is the 2BR x 2BA Renovated Model at Edgewater Apartments Boise starting at $1,889 with a $1.80 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parkview Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
Edgewater Apartments Boise | 2BR x 2BA Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Ascent East End | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Davis Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
River Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath sqft 840 | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Clearwater Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Spring Creek | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Highland Springs | The Creekview | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Laurel Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Phillippi Plaza | 1x1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
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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 $1,335.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in West Downtown is Phillippi Plaza which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in West Downtown costs $2,340.
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 14 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 $389 which is $1,951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Downtown.
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