Average Rent in Boise, ID
11 apartment buildings, 67 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$899/mo
VERVE Boise
Properties
11
tracked daily
Units
67
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Boise, ID.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Boise, ID Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
VERVE Boise
2001 W Boise Ave, Boise, ID 83706, USA
The Vista Apartments
1570 S Lusk Pl, Boise, ID 83706, USA
208.properties
250 W S Bobwhite Ct #325, Boise, ID 83706, USA
Hearth on Broad
406 S 4th St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
Gibson | 5th & Idaho
505 W Idaho St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
Jules on 3rd
412 S 3rd St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
The Lucy Apartments Boise
512 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VERVE Boise 2001 W Boise Ave, Boise, ID 83706, USA | $899 | $1,022 | -- | 4.5 (263) | 8 |
| 2 | The Vista Apartments 1570 S Lusk Pl, Boise, ID 83706, USA | $1,315 | $1,315 | $2.92 | 4.1 (428) | 2 |
| 3 | 208.properties 250 W S Bobwhite Ct #325, Boise, ID 83706, USA | $1,400 | $2,426 | $1.63 | 4.6 (207) | 13 |
| 4 | Hearth on Broad 406 S 4th St, Boise, ID 83702, USA | $1,494 | $2,231 | $2.87 | 4.4 (44) | 5 |
| 5 | Gibson | 5th & Idaho 505 W Idaho St, Boise, ID 83702, USA | $1,525 | $1,898 | $2.55 | 4.6 (48) | 7 |
| 6 | Jules on 3rd 412 S 3rd St, Boise, ID 83702, USA | $1,550 | $1,800 | $3.02 | 4.4 (53) | 3 |
| 7 | The Lucy Apartments Boise 512 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702, USA | $1,588 | $1,696 | $3.26 | 4.8 (40) | 4 |
Rent & Price History by Building
VERVE Boise
4.5 (263)2001 W Boise Ave, Boise, ID 83706, USA
The Vista Apartments
4.1 (428)1570 S Lusk Pl, Boise, ID 83706, USA
208.properties
4.6 (207)250 W S Bobwhite Ct #325, Boise, ID 83706, USA
Hearth on Broad
4.4 (44)406 S 4th St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
Gibson | 5th & Idaho
4.6 (48)505 W Idaho St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
Jules on 3rd
4.4 (53)412 S 3rd St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
By Area
Boise, ID neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Boise, ID Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Boise, ID is $1,929 per month, based on 67 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $899 at VERVE Boise to $3,700 at 208.properties.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,523/mo | $1,494/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $1,832/mo | $1,315/mo | 28 |
| 2 Bed | $2,031/mo | $1,149/mo | 21 |
| 3 Bed | $2,860/mo | $1,980/mo | 3 |
| 4 Bed | $1,893/mo | $899/mo | 11 |
| 5 Bed | $1,315/mo | $1,315/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Boise, ID, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Boise, ID averages $1,832/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,031/mo. At the local median household income of $81,308, that works out to 28% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Boise, ID at $1,359/mo. The current tracked market average runs 42% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Boise, ID while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Boise
Demand in the Boise rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Micron Technology
- St. Luke's Health System
- HP Inc.
- Albertsons
Mean one-way commute in Boise, ID is 19 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Boise, ID?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$77,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,929/mo.
Comfortable income
$93,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($899/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Boise, ID is $81,308 , about 12% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Boise, ID
Overall prices in Boise, ID runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 94.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Boise, ID's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,929 |
| Utilities | $422 |
| Groceries | $517 |
| Transportation | $1,006 |
| Healthcare | $491 |
| Other goods and services | $785 |
| Estimated total | $5,151/mo |
Population
235,701
Median household income
$81,308
Census median rent
$1,359/mo
Rent as % of income
28.4%
Median age
38.2
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Idaho
How Boise, ID rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Boise, ID | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur D Alene, ID | $1,810 | -6% | -7.9% | 15 |
| Meridian, ID | $1,913 | -1% | +1.9% | 11 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $1,565 | -19% | -1.4% | 9 |
| Nampa, ID | $1,817 | -6% | -2.4% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Boise, ID?
The average rent in Boise, ID is $1,929 per month, based on 67 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Boise, ID?
The median asking rent in Boise, ID is $1,910 per month, computed from 67 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,929/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Boise, ID?
The lowest available rent in Boise, ID starts at $899 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Boise, ID?
1-bedroom apartments in Boise, ID average $1,832/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,315/mo across 28 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Boise, ID?
2-bedroom apartments in Boise, ID average $2,031/mo. Units start from $1,149/mo across 21 units currently listed.
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