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Rental Market Trends in Boise, ID

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Boise, ID is $1,555/month.

Rent in Boise is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.

$1,555/month

Average Rent

674 Sq Ft

Average Size

+5.7%

Change / Year

1,302

Available Apartments

Boise rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Boise average $1,377 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Boise average $1,555 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Boise average $1,751 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Boise average $1,905 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,377/month
463 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,555/month
674 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,751/month
960 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,905/month
1,260 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,331/month
486 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,867/month
995 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,523/month
1,556 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,144/month
2,188 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,743/month
953 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,486/month
1,723 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,250/month
1,700 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Boise, ID?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.7%, which averages out to $89 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Boise, ID

July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Boise, ID
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
35% $1,501 - $2,000/month
13% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boise?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Franklin-Randolph
$1,343/month
632 Sq Ft
Central Bench
$1,385/month
664 Sq Ft
Winstead Park
$1,456/month
671 Sq Ft
West Bench
$1,555/month
692 Sq Ft
Southwest Boise
$1,570/month
661 Sq Ft
Lake Harbor
$1,574/month
705 Sq Ft
Collister
$1,578/month
705 Sq Ft
West Valley
$1,597/month
704 Sq Ft
Northwest
$1,651/month
739 Sq Ft
Foothills
$1,714/month
665 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Boise
$2,229/month
667 Sq Ft
Harris Ranch
$1,945/month
735 Sq Ft
Southeast Boise
$1,855/month
702 Sq Ft
East End
$1,764/month
684 Sq Ft
Foothills
$1,714/month
665 Sq Ft
Northwest
$1,651/month
739 Sq Ft
West Valley
$1,597/month
704 Sq Ft
Collister
$1,578/month
705 Sq Ft
Lake Harbor
$1,574/month
705 Sq Ft
Southwest Boise
$1,570/month
661 Sq Ft

Which Boise neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Boise with the most apartments available are Downtown Boise, West Valley and Southeast Boise .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Boise
$2,229/month
667 Sq Ft
West Valley
$1,597/month
704 Sq Ft
Southeast Boise
$1,855/month
702 Sq Ft
East End
$1,764/month
684 Sq Ft
West Bench
$1,555/month
692 Sq Ft
Foothills
$1,714/month
665 Sq Ft
Collister
$1,578/month
705 Sq Ft
Lake Harbor
$1,574/month
705 Sq Ft
Northwest
$1,651/month
739 Sq Ft
Central Bench
$1,385/month
664 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 $1,555, you’ll want to make about $5,183 per month or $62,196 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 $1,377 - $1,905. You can expect to pay 2.8% more for groceries, 27.1% less for utilities, and 5.2% more for transportation.

City

Boise, ID

1,302 Available Apartments for Rent

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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.

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Apartment Averages

Franklin-Randolph

Boise, ID

Downtown Boise

Boise, ID

Studio
$1,077/month
$1,463/month
One Bedroom
$1,388/month
$1,730/month
Two Bedroom
$1,442/month
$2,378/month
Three Bedroom
$1,750/month
$2,896/month
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Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

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Apartment Communities in Boise We Think You'll Love

Tauri

Tauri

12673 W Ashcreek St,
Boise, ID 83713

1-3 Beds | $1,565 - $2,400

Aren

Aren

1066 S Silverstone Way,
Meridian, ID 83642

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,520 - $1,920

Village East Apartments & Townhomes

Village East Apartments & Townhomes

12000 W Fairview Ave,
Boise, ID 83713

1-3 Beds | $1,590 - $2,270

Broadstone Saratoga

Broadstone Saratoga

1201 W Grove St,
Boise, ID 83702

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,557 - $3,510

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Boise?

The average rent in Boise is $1,555 per month, which is 6.5% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Boise?

The average rent for a house in Boise, ID is $2,523 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Boise?

The average rent for a townhome in Boise, ID is $1,743 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Boise?

Rents in Boise, ID are increasing, with prices up 5.7% year-over-year and $89 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.

United States Idaho Boise Rental Trends

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 June 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.

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