Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Boise City, ID
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Boise City, ID rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,675/month. Renters today are paying $233 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Boise City sits 14.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with a moderate rental market and 314 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Boise City rent for about $1,020/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,575/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,195/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,248/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,185/month, while apartments are lower at $1,435/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Riverland East rents fell 54.6% year over year to $1,813/month across 24 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 5.0% rent increase, showing a localized market shift in Boise City.
Median rent
Median rent in Boise City
$1,675/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Boise City is $1,675 per month as of June 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Boise City
314
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,435, whereas a house costs $2,185. 1-bedroom apartments in Boise City run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,020 | 4% |  9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 3% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,575 | 3% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,195 | 3% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $3,247 | 4% | 36% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Bench | $1,350 | |
Depot Bench | $1,397 | |
East End | $1,480 | |
North End | $1,345 | |
Northwest Boise City | $1,925 | |
Southeast Boise | $1,750 | |
Southwest Ada County Alliance | $2,100 | |
Veterans Park | $1,450 | |
Vista | $1,732 | |
West Valley | $1,575 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,435 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,545 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,185 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $907 | 53% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,020
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,247
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
36%
Southeast Boise
Average rent
$1,750
West Valley
Average rent
$1,575
Southwest Ada County Alliance
Average rent
$2,100
Central Bench
Average rent
$1,350
Veterans Park
Average rent
$1,450
Vista
Average rent
$1,732
North End
Average rent
$1,345
Depot Bench
Average rent
$1,397
Northwest Boise City
Average rent
$1,925
East End
Average rent
$1,480
Apartments
Average rent
$1,435
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,185
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$907
Last 30 days
53%
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
14%lower than the national median
19%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Boise City, ID is 7% higher than the median rent in Boise, ID.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,570
6%$1,722
28%$2,450
5%$1,850
14%$1,950
10%$2,100
13%$2,195
27%$2,197
14%$1,650
23%$1,501
16%$2,395
$1,360
Discover rentals in Boise City, ID
3d ago
2399 S Orchard St, Boise City, ID 83705
Studio
-1 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2357 West Panama Street, Boise City, ID 83705
1 bed
1 bath
$599
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1519 W Hays St, Boise City, ID 83702
3 beds
1 bath
$650
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
2h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$10,347
$10,103
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$8,542
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$9,145
$7,330
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,482
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1161 S Colorado Ln, Boise City, ID 83706
1 bed
1 bath
$1,315
Apartment for rent
14h ago
5140 W Blaser Ln, Boise City, ID 83705
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2903 W Canal St, Boise City, ID 83705
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,465–$1,765
Apartment for rent
4d ago
8448 W Limelight St, Boise City, ID 83714
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$1,860
Apartment for rent
7h ago
660 S Clearwater Ln, Boise City, ID 83712
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
10887 W Ustick Rd, Boise City, ID 83713
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$1,605
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6700 W Ashland Dr, Boise City, ID 83709
3 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
4d ago
8448 W Limelight St, Boise City, ID 83714
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$1,860
Apartment for rent
15h ago
S Hilton St, Boise City, ID 83705
3 beds
3 baths
$2,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2903 W Canal St, Boise City, ID 83705
1 bed
1 bath
$1,465
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
8448 W Limelight St, Boise City, ID 83714
3 beds
2 baths
$1,860
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Southwest Ada County Alliance house for rent in Boise City
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
House 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 $1,675 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Boise City?
Average rent prices in Boise City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Boise City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Boise City is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Boise City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Boise City are North End ($1,345/mo), Central Bench ($1,350/mo), and Depot Bench ($1,397/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 $67,000/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?
Boise City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,500 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across Idaho's capital city.
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).