Cheap Apartments for Rent in Garden City, ID from $400 (72 Rentals)

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Parkway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

405 E 42nd StGarden City, ID 83714
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Mallard Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mallard Pointe

508 E 50th StGarden City, ID 83714

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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 Hotel
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idanha Hotel

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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Palisades
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palisades

6017-6033 W Opohonga StBoise, ID 83704
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Village Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

3870-3882 W Custer DrBoise, ID 83705
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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 Willows in the West Bench neighborhood priced from $999. The B Side in the Downtown Boise neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Garden City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WillowsStudioStudio,1BA$999
The B SideS9Studio,1BA$1,145
CrosshatchCanopyStudio,1BA$1,190
Phillippi Plaza1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,225
The Springs of Royal OaksThe Creekview - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,250
Aria On The River1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,255
Vanguard0x1BStudio,1BA$1,275
Central Pointe1x1 A Renovated1BR,1BA$1,280
Boulder Creek2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden City, ID

As of July 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Garden City area is the $1.68 price per square foot 2x2 BHI Model at The Lakes at Eagle in the in the Northwest Garden City neighborhood starting from $1,753. The second greatest value Garden City apartment is the 2x2 Model at Northview Apartment Homes starting at $1,650 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the West Valley 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.
The Lakes at Eagle2x2 BHI2BR,2BA$1.68
Northview Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$1.61
Alderbury Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.41
Deer Creek2x1 R2BR,1BA$1.52
Fairview CrossingThe Ruby2BR,2BA$1.73
Quiet Country Living2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Davis Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
River Street Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath sqft 8402BR,1BA$1.67
Boulder Creek2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Ascent BoDo2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.70

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Garden City, ID

Ranked #3

Among cities in Idaho for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Garden City, ID

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Willows listed at $999.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Garden City Apartment is $1,225 at Phillippi Plaza.

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 $1,295 at Boulder Creek.

What is the most affordable Garden City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Garden City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sleepy Hollow Apartments and starts from $1,795.

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