Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Boise City, ID

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Boise City rent stands today

    Boise City, ID rent rose 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,645/month. Renters today are paying $137 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged recently.

  • Boise City is 14.8% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 263 total rentals available. This positions Boise City as an accessible option for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Boise City rent for $1,245/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,286/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,500/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,195/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,995/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range of rents across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Hulls Gulch neighborhood saw rents fall by 70.1% year over year to $1,345/month. This steep decline contrasts with the overall citywide rent increase and shows localized market shifts in Boise City, ID.

Median rent

Median rent in Boise City

$1,645/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Boise City is $1,645 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $285 less per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Boise City

263

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Boise City rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Boise City, ID

Average rent prices in Boise City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Boise City run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,445.

Listings

Studio

$1,245

2%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,286

4%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,500

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,195

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,995

5%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,245

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,286

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

18%

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

Median rent price$1,645
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,575
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Boise City, ID is 4% higher than the median rent in Boise, ID.

Discover rentals in Boise City, ID

BOI Suites - NEW - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.7

Good

BOI Suites - NEW

2399 S Orchard St, Boise City, ID 83705

Studio

-1 baths

$500

Apartment for rent

BG Properties-West Hays - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

7.6

Very good

BG Properties-West Hays

1519 W Hays St, Boise City, ID 83702

3 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

1215 W Beacon St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southeast Boise apartment for rent in Boise City

2 beds

1 bath

$1,245

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 23

Pasadena Ln. - 4689 - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.6

Very good

Pasadena Ln. - 4689

4689 W Pasadena Ln, Boise City, ID 83705

2 beds

2 baths

$1,255

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 $1,645 per month as of July 25, 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 3% since last year.

How does Boise City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Boise City is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $285 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Boise City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Boise City are North End ($1,395/mo), Depot Bench ($1,395/mo), and Veterans Park ($1,447/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 $66,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Boise City average around $1,310/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,540/month.

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).

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