Average Rent in Boise, ID
7 apartment buildings, 26 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,830/mo
Cheapest
$1,299/mo
Properties
7
Units
26
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Boise, ID.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Boise, ID Rent Prices
All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Vista Apartments
1570 S Lusk Pl, Boise, ID 83706, USA
The Lucy Apartments Boise
512 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
Gibson | 5th & Idaho
505 W Idaho St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
Cortland on the River
749 E Park Blvd, Boise, ID 83712, USA
Reedhouse Apartments
1671 S Riverstone Ln, Boise, ID 83706, USA
Jules on 3rd
412 S 3rd St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
Hearth on Broad
406 S 4th St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Vista Apartments 1570 S Lusk Pl, Boise, ID 83706, USA | $1,299 | $1,299 | $2.89 | 4.1 (428) | 2 |
| 2 | The Lucy Apartments Boise 512 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702, USA | $1,578 | $1,609 | $3.39 | 4.8 (40) | 7 |
| 3 | Gibson | 5th & Idaho 505 W Idaho St, Boise, ID 83702, USA | $1,625 | $1,762 | $2.77 | 4.6 (48) | 4 |
| 4 | Cortland on the River 749 E Park Blvd, Boise, ID 83712, USA | $1,700 | $1,886 | $3.13 | 4.5 (100) | 6 |
| 5 | Reedhouse Apartments 1671 S Riverstone Ln, Boise, ID 83706, USA | $1,995 | $2,044 | $2.80 | 4.2 (119) | 4 |
| 6 | Jules on 3rd 412 S 3rd St, Boise, ID 83702, USA | $2,350 | $2,392 | $3.15 | 4.4 (53) | 3 |
| 7 | Hearth on Broad 406 S 4th St, Boise, ID 83702, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.4 (44) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
The Vista Apartments
4.1 (428)1570 S Lusk Pl, Boise, ID 83706, USA
The Lucy Apartments Boise
4.8 (40)512 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
Gibson | 5th & Idaho
4.6 (48)505 W Idaho St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
Cortland on the River
4.5 (100)749 E Park Blvd, Boise, ID 83712, USA
Reedhouse Apartments
4.2 (119)1671 S Riverstone Ln, Boise, ID 83706, USA
Jules on 3rd
4.4 (53)412 S 3rd St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
Boise, ID Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Boise, ID is $1,830 per month, based on 26 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,299 at The Vista Apartments to $2,350 at Jules on 3rd.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,638/mo | $1,578/mo | 5 |
| 1 Bed | $1,815/mo | $1,299/mo | 16 |
| 2 Bed | $2,261/mo | $1,995/mo | 4 |
| 5 Bed | $1,299/mo | $1,299/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $1,815/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,261/mo. At the local median household income of $81,308, that works out to 27% 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 35% 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
$73,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,830/mo.
Comfortable income
$88,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,299/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.
Median household income in Boise, ID is $81,308 , about 7% 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) | $1,830 |
| Utilities | $422 |
| Groceries | $517 |
| Transportation | $1,006 |
| Healthcare | $491 |
| Other goods and services | $785 |
| Estimated total | $5,052/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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Boise, ID?
The average rent in Boise, ID is $1,830 per month, based on 26 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Boise, ID?
The lowest available rent in Boise, ID starts at $1,299 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Boise, ID?
1-bedroom apartments in Boise, ID average $1,815/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,299/mo across 16 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Boise, ID?
2-bedroom apartments in Boise, ID average $2,261/mo. Units start from $1,995/mo across 4 units currently listed.
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