Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Boise, ID
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Boise, ID rent rose 1.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,570/month. Renters today are paying $102 more per month on average than last year, with a 1.4% increase month over month showing recent upward momentum.
Compared to national trends
Boise rents are 19.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, providing a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros. The city offers a mid-tier metro rental environment.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $739/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,295/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,495/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,195/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,200/month. The 4+ bedroom segment commands the highest rents in Boise.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment rose 24.5% year over year, diverging from the citywide trend of a 1.3% increase. This segment's growth marks a distinct upward move within Boise's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Boise
$1,570/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Boise is $1,570 per month as of June 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $380 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Boise
64
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Boise rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Boise, ID
Average rent prices in Boise have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,272. 1-bedroom apartments in Boise run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $739 |  45% | 47% | |
1 bedroom | $1,295 | 3% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $1,495 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,195 | 4% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 7% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ten Mile Creek | $2,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,272 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$739
Last 30 days
45%
Last year
47%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
No Change
Ten Mile Creek
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,272
Last 30 days
1%
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
19%lower than the national median
14%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Boise, ID is 6% lower than the median rent in Boise City, ID.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,675
13%$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
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 & Services | 7% higher |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | 6% higher |
| Transportation | 5% higher |
| Utilities | 27% lower |
Discover rentals in Boise, ID
20h ago
244 N Allumbaugh St, Boise, ID 83704
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$283–$810
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Boise
4807 N Fortune Ln #201, Boise, ID 83714
2 beds
2 baths
$1,245
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Boise
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Condo for rent
Available Jul 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Boise
181 N Liberty St #29, Boise, ID 83704
3 beds
2 baths
$1,554
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$10,293
$10,181
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Boise
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Boise
5 beds
4 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Boise
7820 W Cardinal Dr, Boise, ID 83714
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
22h ago
6240 N Park Meadow Way, Boise, ID 83713
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,735
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6724 W Irving St, Boise, ID 83704
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Boise
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
House for rent
17h ago
11383 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83713
2 beds
2 baths
$1,600–$1,625
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Boise
6627 W Irving St, Boise, ID 83704
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1407 N Fry Ln, Boise, ID 83704
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1406 N Fry Ln, Boise, ID 83704
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Boise
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
House for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Boise
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$10,293
$10,181
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
5151 N Pierce Park Ln, Boise, ID 83714
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
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 $1,570 per month as of June 13, 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 1% since last year.
How does Boise rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Boise is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $380 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?
Boise's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. These figures reflect 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).