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12673 W Ashcreek St,
Boise, ID 83713
1-3 Beds | $1,600 - $2,400
Rental Market Trends in Boise, ID
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Boise, ID is $1,573/month.
Rent in Boise is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,573/month
Average Rent
671 Sq Ft
Average Size
+6.8%
Change / Year
762
Available Apartments
Boise rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Boise average $1,382 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Boise average $1,573 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Boise average $1,770 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Boise average $1,924 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
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Bedrooms
Average Rent
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Bedrooms
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How much has average rent changed in Boise, ID?
In the past year, rent has increased by 6.8%, which averages out to $107 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Boise, ID
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
10%
$700 - $1,000/month
36%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
35%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
14%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boise?
Based on current rent prices, Central Bench, Winstead Park and West Bench are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boise.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boise?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Boise, Harris Ranch and Southeast Boise are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boise.
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Average Rent
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Which Boise neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Boise with the most apartments available are Downtown Boise, Southeast Boise and West Valley .
Neighborhood
Average Rent
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Boise, ID?
Because the average rent in Boise is $1,573, you’ll want to make about $5,243 per month or $62,916 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 2.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Boise is 5.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,382 - $1,924. You can expect to pay 2.8% more for groceries, 27.1% less for utilities, and 5.2% more for transportation.
How does Boise, ID compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Boise, ID to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Boise Area GuideStudio
$1,086/month
$1,465/month
One Bedroom
$1,232/month
$1,719/month
Two Bedroom
$1,362/month
$2,383/month
Three Bedroom
$1,492/month
$2,912/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Garden City
Avg Rent: $2,066/month
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Meridian
Avg Rent: $1,560/month
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Kuna
Avg Rent: $1,490/month
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Eagle
Avg Rent: $1,629/month
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Star
Avg Rent: $1,665/month
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Nampa
Avg Rent: $1,425/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Boise?
The average rent in Boise is $1,573 per month, which is 5.5% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Boise?
The average rent for a house in Boise, ID is $2,722 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Boise?
The average rent for a townhome in Boise, ID is $1,972 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Boise?
Rents in Boise, ID are increasing, with prices up 6.8% year-over-year and $107 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Boise?
In Boise, ID, 36% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.