Boise, ID Rental Market Trends

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boise?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Boise are Morris Hill , where the average rent goes for $1,204/month, Central Bench , where renters pay $1,259/mo on average, and Vista , where the average rent goes for $1,421/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Borah ($1,447), Highlands ($1,465), and West Bench ($1,542), where the asking prices are below the average Boise rent of $1,678/mo.

Q: What are the most popular neighborhoods in Boise?

The most popular neighborhood in Boise is Downtown Boise , where there are 18 listings with an average rent of $1,779. Next up is Southeast Boise , where apartments go for $1,866/month, followed by Veterans Park with $1,743 If you’re looking to rent in Boise’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Garden City , where renters pay $1,726 on average, and Maple Grove - Franklin , where the average monthly rent is $1,548.

What is the average rent in Boise?

The average rent for an apartment in Boise is $1,678. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Boise, ID

Last updated June 2025

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$1,678	872 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Boise?

The average size for a Boise, ID apartment is 872 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Boise, ID apartment rent ranges

Boise, ID Occupied Housing Units

28,649 or 35% of the households in Boise, ID are renter-occupied while 53,035 or 65% are owner-occupied.

Boise, ID rent trends

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Average Rent in Boise, ID By Neighborhood

City	Average Rent
Depot Bench	$2,074
West Cloverdale	$1,959
Harris Ranch	$1,950
Southeast Boise	$1,866
Downtown Boise	$1,779
Veterans Park	$1,743
Garden City	$1,726
Northwest Boise	$1,718
Winstead Park	$1,610
East End Boise	$1,602
West Valley	$1,564
Maple Grove - Franklin	$1,548
Southwest Ada County Alliance	$1,547
West Bench	$1,542
Highlands	$1,465
Borah	$1,447
Vista	$1,421
Central Bench	$1,259
Morris Hill	$1,204

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boise?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Boise are Morris Hill, where the average rent goes for $1,204/month, Central Bench, where renters pay $1,259/mo on average, and Vista, where the average rent goes for $1,421/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Borah ($1,447), Highlands ($1,465), and West Bench ($1,542), where the asking prices are below the average Boise rent of $1,678/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boise?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Boise are Harris Ranch ($1,950), West Cloverdale ($1,959) and Depot Bench ($2,074).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Boise?

The most popular neighborhood in Boise is Downtown Boise, where there are 18 listings with an average rent of $1,779. Next up is Southeast Boise, where apartments go for $1,866/month, followed by Veterans Park with $1,743 If you’re looking to rent in Boise’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Garden City, where renters pay $1,726 on average, and Maple Grove - Franklin, where the average monthly rent is $1,548.

Boise | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Borah is 15% higher than in Central Bench

$1,447

Borah rent is 14% lower than Boise average

Average Rent $1,447

$1,259

Central Bench rent is 25% lower than Boise average

Average Rent $1,259

How Boise Compares to Other Cities

State	Average Rent
Boise	$1,678
Post Falls	$1,557
Coeur d'Alene	$1,579
Caldwell	$1,848
Nampa	$1,553
Rathdrum	$1,755
Pocatello	$1,398
Moscow	$1,382
Meridian, ID	$1,751
Garden City, ID	$1,726
Eagle, ID	$1,850

What is the average price for a storage unit in Boise?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Boise is $113.52. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.