Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Boise, ID

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Boise rent stands today

    Boise, ID rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,575/month. Renters are paying $30 less per month than last year, a modest change in the market.

  • Boise is 18.4% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a moderately priced market for renters compared to larger metros.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $892/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,450/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,550/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,172/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,995/month in Boise. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom size across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Boise

$1,575/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Boise is $1,575 per month as of July 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $355 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Boise

59

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Boise rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Boise, ID

Average rent prices in Boise have increased by 1% 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, ID

Rent prices in Boise vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Boise is $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,297. 1-bedroom apartments in Boise run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,575.

Listings

Studio

$891

220%

38%

1 bedroom

$1,450

11%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,550

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,172

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,995

7%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$891

Last 30 days

220%

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,172

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

27%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Boise, 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, ID compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Boise and Boise City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Boise

Median rent price$1,575
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,645
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Cost of living in Boise, ID

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services7% higher
Groceries3% higher
Health4% higher
Housing6% higher
Transportation5% higher
Utilities27% lower

Discover rentals in Boise, ID

8931 W Irving St #201 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Boise

Month to Month Shorter Term Lease

8931 W Irving St #201, Boise, ID 83704

2 beds

2 baths

$1,275

Apartment for rent

201 - Cabot Cove - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

201 - Cabot Cove

6848 W Preece Ln, Boise, ID 83704

2 beds

1 bath

$1,345

Apartment for rent

1488 N Raymond St #102 - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 25

102 - Raymond - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.8

Very good

102 - Raymond

1428 N Raymond St, Boise, ID 83704

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Boise, ID

Quick answers to common questions about the Boise rental market.

How much is rent in Boise?

The average rent in Boise is $1,575 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Boise?

Average rent prices in Boise have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Boise rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Boise is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $355 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Boise?

To comfortably afford rent in Boise, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Boise?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Boise average around $1,310/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,470/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).

Apartments for rent in Boise