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Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Boise City, ID
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Boise City rent stands today
Boise City, ID rent rose 9.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,795/month. Renters are paying $252 more per month on average than last year, reaching the peak rent level of $1,945/month in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Boise City sits 5.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 232 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Boise City rent for about $1,245/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,308/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,545/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,225/month and $2,995/month respectively. These figures reflect the range across bedroom tiers in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Stewart Gulch rents fell 66.4% year over year to $2,333/month across 11 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 9.0% rent increase. Riverland East and Highlands also saw large declines of 58.3% and 53.9% respectively in Boise City.
Median rent
Median rent in Boise City
$1,795/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Boise City is $1,795 per month as of September 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $105 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Boise City
232
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Boise City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Boise City, ID
Average rent prices in Boise City have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Boise City, ID
Rent prices in Boise City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Boise City is $1,447, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Boise City run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,245 | 31% | 27% | |
1 bedroom | $1,308 |  1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,545 | 5% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,225 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,995 | 6% | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Bench | $1,595 | |
Collister | $1,500 | |
Depot Bench | $1,495 | |
Downtown Boise City | $1,447 | |
North End | $1,587 | |
Southeast Boise | $1,901 | |
Southwest Ada County Alliance | $2,197 | |
Veterans Park | $1,750 | |
Vista | $1,799 | |
West Valley | $1,595 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,447 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,675 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $780 | 26% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,308
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
27%
Southeast Boise
Average rent
$1,901
West Valley
Average rent
$1,595
Southwest Ada County Alliance
Average rent
$2,197
North End
Average rent
$1,587
Veterans Park
Average rent
$1,750
Vista
Average rent
$1,799
Depot Bench
Average rent
$1,495
Downtown Boise City
Average rent
$1,447
Collister
Average rent
$1,500
Central Bench
Average rent
$1,595
Apartments
Average rent
$1,447
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$780
Last 30 days
26%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Boise City, ID, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Boise City, ID compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Boise City and Boise by all bedroom counts and property types.
Boise City
6%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Boise City, ID is 15% higher than the median rent in Boise, ID.
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Discover rentals in Boise City, ID
2d ago
2399 S Orchard St, Boise City, ID 83705
Studio
-1 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Boise City apartment for rent in Boise City
528 W Grove St, Boise City, ID 83702
1 bed
1 bath
$765
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1519 W Hays St, Boise City, ID 83702
3 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1h ago
2782 PO Box 2782, Boise City, ID 83701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3413 W Sunset Ave, Boise City, ID 83703
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
$6,892–$7,793
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$9,068
$7,637
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Stewart Gulch house for rent in Boise City
3 beds
3.5 baths
$6,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,317
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1161 S Colorado Ln, Boise City, ID 83706
1 bed
1 bath
$1,485
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3940 W Overland Rd, Boise City, ID 83705
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
8448 W Limelight St, Boise City, ID 83714
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
10h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$9,068
$7,637
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6700 W Ashland Dr, Boise City, ID 83709
3 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5892 N Five Mile Rd, Boise City, ID 83713
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
332 W Hale St, Boise City, ID 83706
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3413 W Sunset Ave, Boise City, ID 83703
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
$6,892–$7,793
Price drop
Apartment for rent
39m ago
7353 N Lucy Rose Ln, Boise City, ID 83714
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$9,068
$7,637
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,536
$4,202
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,912
$3,449
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Boise City, ID
Quick answers to common questions about the Boise City rental market.
How much is rent in Boise City?
The average rent in Boise City is $1,795 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Boise City?
Average rent prices in Boise City have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Boise City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Boise City is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Boise City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Boise City are Downtown Boise City ($1,447/mo), Depot Bench ($1,495/mo), and Collister ($1,500/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Boise City?
To comfortably afford rent in Boise City, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Boise City?
July offers the lowest rents in Boise City with approximately 4.2% savings compared to February's peak prices. November and December are the least competitive months with reduced demand, while April sees the highest competition.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).