Collister

Boise, ID

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Collister - Boise, ID

Area Guide

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Collister spans a large residential area at the base of the Boise foothills, as well as a section of the hills themselves. Known for its spacious single-family homes and tree-lined streets, the neighborhood provides a safe, comfortable environment. For the most private setting, search for rental properties in Collister's higher elevations.

On summer evenings, Castle Hills Park buzzes with sporting events and pick-up basketball games. The on-site dog park attracts local dog owners year-round.

A few restaurants are scattered across Collister, with most near State Street. Join your neighbors for wine tasting at the Local, an aptly-named spot known for its friendliness and house-made pretzels. Take a break from shopping and have lunch at 36th Street Bistro, where locals rave about the meatloaf sandwiches and Highland beef burgers. Downtown Boise, with its thriving restaurant and entertainment scene, lies just four miles to the southeast.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Collister is $1,261 for a studio, $1,418 for one bedroom, $1,600 for two bedrooms, and $1,869 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Collister has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 532 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,261/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 672 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,418/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 931 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,600/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,041 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,869/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

26

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

60

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Reviews of Collister - Boise, ID

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3.4 10 Reviews

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10 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

I have lived here my entire life so I don't really have anything to compare it to.

Niche User

10 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

I don't have much experience with crime in the area but I know it exists. Drug usage is a common offence. Gun violence might also be a problem in some areas.

Niche User

10 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

There are jobs available, but they may not be exactly what people are looking for. Low pay and not so great hours.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bogus Basin
  • Esther Simplot Park
  • Bernardine Quinn Riverside Park
  • Camel's Back Park
  • Hull's Gulch Reserve

Airports

  • Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.