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405 E 42nd StGarden City, ID 83714
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305-309 E 36th StGarden City, ID 83714

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Cheapest Available Garden City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Garden City, ID is a Studio unit found at The Gem in the Veterans Park neighborhood priced from $1,195. The B Side in the Downtown Boise neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Garden City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GemStudio BStudio,1BA$1,195
The B SideS5Studio,1BA$1,199
Central Pointe1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,250
Jefferson West1 Bed 1 Bath Medium Reno1BR,1BA$1,274
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,324
Legacy at 50th Street Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,325
Palisades2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,325
Selkirk ApartmentsSelkirk_1x1_685sf1BR,1BA$1,350
The Watercooler ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden City, ID

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garden City area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2x2.5 Model at Carlsbad Crossing in the in the Collister neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Garden City apartment is the 2 BED / 1.5 BATH I TWO STORY I PRIVATE PATIO Model at The Theodore starting at $2,195 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Central Bench neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garden City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlsbad Crossing2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.31
The Theodore2 BED / 1.5 BATH I TWO STORY I PRIVATE PATIO2BR,1.5BA$1.73
The Edge at State | Apartments & TownhomesStar Garnet2BR,2.5BA$1.52
Crosshatch ApartmentsRapids2BR,2BA$1.57
Palisades2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
419 S Garden St, Unit Basement419 S Garden St2BR,1BA$1.30
Deer Creek2x1 R2BR,1BA$1.56
The Lillian2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Light Renovation2BR,1BA$1.74
Quiet Country Living2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Davis Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71

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Garden City Overview

Garden City ID is a town of 12,000 surrounded on three sides by the city of Boise. People who live in Garden City apartments enjoy the amenities of Boise as well as the small-town feel of Garden City itself. Garden City is situated in the beautiful Treasure Valley and offers the natural grandeur of Idaho with walking trails, parks and the Boise River. Though the town is just over four square miles, it hosts a thriving art scene, and it’s famous for its numerous craft breweries, wineries and cideries.

Why live in Garden City, ID?

If you love nature and the outdoors, this is a great place for you. In any Garden City apartment, you’re within a mile of the scenic, wooded Boise River. The Treasure Valley is a haven for all sorts of outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, boating, cycling and camping. The town is part of a metro area with the feel of being an oasis within it. You can enjoy all Boise has to offer, yet right within Garden City there are marketplaces, concerts, festivals and of course a great variety of places to eat, drink and meet people.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garden City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Garden City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Garden City is at The Gem listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Garden City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Garden City Apartment is $1,175 at The Willows.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Garden City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Garden City is starting from $1,325 at Palisades.

What is the most affordable Garden City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Garden City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aria On The River and starts from $1,545.

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