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Rental Market Trends in Boise, ID

What is the average rent in Boise, ID?

$1,453/month

Average Rent

672 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Boise, ID is $1,453 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/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 $1,311 per month for a studio, $1,453 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,655 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,796 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,311/month
471 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,453/month
672 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,655/month
961 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,796/month
1,260 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,209/month
365 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,020/month
1,077 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,459/month
1,506 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,184/month
2,091 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,909/month
710 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,725/month
1,059 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,671/month
1,057 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,441/month
1,682 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Boise, ID?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $14 more 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 March 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
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
35% $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, East Side and Winstead Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boise.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Franklin-Randolph
$1,258/month
578 Sq Ft
East Side
$1,330/month
682 Sq Ft
Winstead Park
$1,386/month
630 Sq Ft
Central Bench
$1,400/month
669 Sq Ft
Collister
$1,410/month
698 Sq Ft
West Bench
$1,420/month
649 Sq Ft
Southwest Boise
$1,433/month
619 Sq Ft
Lake Harbor
$1,446/month
726 Sq Ft
South Boise
$1,526/month
683 Sq Ft
West Valley
$1,542/month
712 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
$2,366/month
708 Sq Ft
City Park
$2,176/month
731 Sq Ft
North Boise
$2,110/month
692 Sq Ft
Northwest
$1,823/month
744 Sq Ft
Veterans Park
$1,718/month
674 Sq Ft
Southeast Boise
$1,658/month
683 Sq Ft
Londoner
$1,634/month
664 Sq Ft
East End
$1,626/month
697 Sq Ft
Foothills
$1,589/month
684 Sq Ft
Vista
$1,579/month
707 Sq Ft

Which Boise neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Boise
$2,110/month
692 Sq Ft
Downtown Boise
$2,366/month
708 Sq Ft
South Boise
$1,526/month
683 Sq Ft
City Park
$2,176/month
731 Sq Ft
West Valley
$1,542/month
712 Sq Ft
Dallans Hobble Creek
$1,542/month
729 Sq Ft
Southeast Boise
$1,658/month
683 Sq Ft
East End
$1,626/month
697 Sq Ft
West Bench
$1,420/month
649 Sq Ft
Central Bench
$1,400/month
669 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 $1,453, you’ll want to make about $4,843 per month or $58,116 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 3.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Boise is 5.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,311 - $1,796. You can expect to pay 2.6% more for groceries, 27.2% less for utilities, and 6.8% 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
$1,313/month
$1,674/month
Two Bedroom
$1,390/month
$2,350/month
Three Bedroom
$1,650/month
$2,944/month
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1066 S Silverstone Way,
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$1,425 - $1,890

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Canyon Ridge

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2552 E Gowen Rd,
Boise, ID 83716

$1,800 - $2,595

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1201 W Grove St,
Boise, ID 83702

$1,557 - $3,565

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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