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Average Rent in Boise City, ID

4 apartment buildings, 15 units. Asking prices last verified October 2, 2026, with rent history for every building.

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Avg Rent

$1,943/mo

median $1,960

market average

Cheapest

$1,527/mo

Silver Bay Apartments

Properties

4

tracked daily

Units

15

as of October 2, 2026

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Boise City, ID Rent Prices

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Boise City, ID Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Boise City, ID is $1,943 per month, based on 15 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,527 at Silver Bay Apartments to $2,735 at River Quarry At Park Center.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
1 Bed $1,840/mo $1,548/mo 8
2 Bed $1,949/mo $1,527/mo 6
3 Bed $2,735/mo $2,735/mo 1

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Market Context

Who rents in Boise City, ID, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Boise City, ID averages $1,840/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,949/mo. At the local median household income of $81,308, that works out to 29% 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 City, ID at $1,359/mo. The current tracked market average runs 43% 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 City, ID while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Boise City, 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

$78,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,943/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 ($1,527/mo), you need to earn at least $61,000/year.

Median household income in Boise City, ID is $81,308 , about 13% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Boise City, ID

Overall prices in Boise City, 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 City, ID's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,943
Utilities $422
Groceries $517
Transportation $1,006
Healthcare $491
Other goods and services $785
Estimated total $5,165/mo

Population

235,701

Median household income

$81,308

Census median rent

$1,359/mo

Census rent burden

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.

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Nearby cities in Idaho

How Boise City, ID rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Boise City, ID 30-Day Change Properties
Coeur D Alene, ID $1,780 -8% +6.2% 15
Meridian, ID $1,919 -1% -2.4% 12
Boise, ID $1,929 -1% +3.7% 10
Twin Falls, ID $1,473 -24% -10.9% 9
Nampa, ID $1,805 -7% -2.5% 7

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Boise City, ID?

The average rent in Boise City, ID is $1,943 per month, based on 15 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices were last verified October 2, 2026.

What is the median rent in Boise City, ID?

The median asking rent in Boise City, ID is $1,960 per month, computed from 15 recently listed units, last verified October 2, 2026. The average is $1,943/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Boise City, ID?

The lowest listed rent in Boise City, ID was $1,527 per month when last verified October 2, 2026.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Boise City, ID?

1-bedroom apartments in Boise City, ID average $1,840/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,548/mo across 8 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Boise City, ID?

2-bedroom apartments in Boise City, ID average $1,949/mo. Units start from $1,527/mo across 6 units recently listed.

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