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Average Rent in Boise State University District & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Boise State University District, Boise City, ID. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,181/mo
Lowest Listed
$1,820/mo
as of Oct 2
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
9
as of Oct 2
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Boise State University District vs Boise City, ID Average
Boise State University District is more expensive than the Boise City, ID average by $240/mo (12%). The citywide average is $1,941/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Boise State University District?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Boise State University District is $2,181 per month across 2 apartment communities and 9 recently listed units.
The most affordable option is River Quarry At Park Center starting at $1,820/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,977/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,335/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,735/mo.
Prices range from $1,820 to $2,735 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 4 units were listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Boise State University District
Rent Prices by Apartment in Boise State University District
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Quarry At Park Center | $1,820/mo | $2,253/mo | 6 | 4.5 |
| The Mill at Loggers Creek | $2,035/mo | $2,035/mo | 3 | 4.7 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$87,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,181/mo.
Comfortable income
$105,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,820/mo), you need to earn at least $73,000/year.
Median household income in Boise State University District is $81,308 , about 22% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Boise State University District
Overall prices in Boise State University District 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 State University District's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,181 |
| Utilities | $422 |
| Groceries | $517 |
| Transportation | $1,006 |
| Healthcare | $491 |
| Other goods and services | $785 |
| Estimated total | $5,403/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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