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Rental Market Trends in Boise, ID

What is the average rent in Boise, ID?

$1,442/month

Average Rent

674 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Boise, ID is $1,442 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Boise rent prices are 11% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Boise, you can expect to pay about $1,313 per month for a studio, $1,442 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,627 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,794 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,313/month
469 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,442/month
674 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,627/month
951 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,794/month
1,265 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,196/month
428 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,817/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,433/month
1,528 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,101/month
2,125 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,585/month
926 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,696/month
957 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,148/month
1,513 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Boise, ID?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $1 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Boise, ID
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Boise, ID
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
41% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boise?

Based on current rent prices, Franklin-Randolph, Central Bench and East Side are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boise.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Franklin-Randolph
$1,235/month
584 Sq Ft
Central Bench
$1,328/month
671 Sq Ft
East Side
$1,349/month
700 Sq Ft
Winstead Park
$1,371/month
673 Sq Ft
West Bench
$1,385/month
673 Sq Ft
Southwest Boise
$1,395/month
616 Sq Ft
Collister
$1,426/month
680 Sq Ft
Lake Harbor
$1,457/month
725 Sq Ft
South Boise
$1,501/month
684 Sq Ft
Clover Creek
$1,517/month
672 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boise?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Boise, City Park and North Boise are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boise.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Boise
$2,344/month
708 Sq Ft
City Park
$2,259/month
727 Sq Ft
North Boise
$2,057/month
695 Sq Ft
Harris Ranch
$1,778/month
701 Sq Ft
Silverado Ranch
$1,724/month
697 Sq Ft
The Village at Columbia
$1,724/month
697 Sq Ft
East End
$1,718/month
692 Sq Ft
Northwest
$1,692/month
741 Sq Ft
Foothills
$1,686/month
658 Sq Ft
Veterans Park
$1,629/month
678 Sq Ft

Which Boise neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Boise with the most apartments available are Downtown Boise, North Boise and South Boise .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Boise
$2,344/month
708 Sq Ft
North Boise
$2,057/month
695 Sq Ft
South Boise
$1,501/month
684 Sq Ft
City Park
$2,259/month
727 Sq Ft
West Valley
$1,563/month
709 Sq Ft
Dallans Hobble Creek
$1,541/month
728 Sq Ft
Southeast Boise
$1,615/month
683 Sq Ft
West Bench
$1,385/month
673 Sq Ft
East End
$1,718/month
692 Sq Ft
Central Bench
$1,328/month
671 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Boise, ID?

Because the average rent in Boise is $1,442, you’ll want to make about $4,806 per month or $57,672 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Boise, ID is 2.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Boise is 3.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,313 - $1,794. You can expect to pay 2.2% more for groceries, 26.3% less for utilities, and 7.2% more for transportation.

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Boise, ID

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How does Boise, ID compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Franklin-Randolph

Boise, ID

Downtown Boise

Boise, ID

Studio
$1,075/month
$1,404/month
One Bedroom
$1,298/month
$1,647/month
Two Bedroom
$1,367/month
$2,331/month
Three Bedroom
$1,650/month
$2,804/month
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Tauri

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Aren

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1066 S Silverstone Way,
Meridian, ID 83642

$1,425 - $1,890

Studio - 2 Beds

Village East Apartments & Townhomes

Village East Apartments & Townhomes

12000 W Fairview Ave,
Boise, ID 83713

$1,445 - $2,025

1-3 Beds

Broadstone Saratoga

Broadstone Saratoga

1201 W Grove St,
Boise, ID 83702

$1,667 - $3,610

Studio - 2 Beds

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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