Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Boise, ID

Median rent

Median rent in Boise

$1,816/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Boise is $1,816 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $84 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Boise

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Boise run $1,468 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$500

No Change

63%

1 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$1,695

No Change

17%

3 bedroom

$2,247

22%

10%

4 bedroom

$5,250

No Change

81%

Studio

Average rent

$500

Last year

63%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,247

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,250

Last year

81%

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$1,816
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,852
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Boise, ID is 2% 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 & Services6% higher
Groceries3% higher
Health4% higher
Housing5% higher
Transportation6% higher
Utilities27% lower

Discover rentals in Boise, ID

201 - Cabot Cove - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.6

Very good

201 - Cabot Cove

6848 W Preece Ln, Boise, ID 83704

2 beds

1 bath

$1,345

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Rosecroft Ct. - 9851 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Rosecroft Ct. - 9851

9851 W Rosecroft Ct, Boise, ID 83704

3 beds

2 baths

$1,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
12485 W Engelmann Dr - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

House for rent in Boise

3 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5151PD - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

5151PD

5151 N Pierce Park Ln, Boise, ID 83714

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,816 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Boise?

Average rent prices in Boise have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Boise rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Boise is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $84 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 $73,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December offers the lowest rents in Boise with approximately 5.5% savings compared to May, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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