Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Downtown Neighborhood of Boise, ID from $1,100 (10 Rentals)

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property at 911 W Ada St

$1,550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

911 W Ada St

BoiseID83702
property at 916 N 32nd St

$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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916 N 32nd St

BoiseID83702

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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 5575 W Franklin Rd priced from $1,145. Streamside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable West Downtown apartments for rent in Boise, ID:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5575 W Franklin Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,145
Streamside Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,225
Aria On The River1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown, ID

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Downtown area is the $1.75 price per square foot 3x3D Model at Ash & River in the in the Downtown Boise neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value West Downtown apartment is the 113 N Avenue C Model at 113 N Avenue C, Unit Apartment starting at $2,200 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Southeast Boise 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.
Ash & River3x3D3BR,3BA$1.75
113 N Avenue C, Unit Apartment113 N Avenue C3BR,1BA$1.69
The Theodore2 BED / 1.5 BATH I TWO STORY I PRIVATE PATIO2BR,1.5BA$1.73
The 2084x24BR,2BA$0.59
1626-1630 W Rossi St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.35
Highland SpringsThe Waterside2BR,1BA$1.72
Clearwater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
VERVE Boise2BR/2BA - B3.32BR,2BA$1.58
5575 W Franklin Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.64
Streamside Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in West Downtown?

There are currently 439 Apartments for Rent in West Downtown, ID with pricing that ranges from $850 to $9,482. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Downtown ranging from $1,150 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Downtown ranges from $1,150 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,978.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Downtown range from $850 to $9,482, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,395 to $4,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,465.

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