What is the average apartment size in Boise?

The average size for a Boise, ID apartment is 866 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.

What is the average rent in Boise?

As of Aug / 2026, the average rent in Boise is $1,806 per month, a 6.27% increase from last years average of $1,700.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Boise?

In Boise, studios rent for $1,467 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,618 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,845 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,119 per month

What is the average apartment size in Boise?

The typical apartment in Boise offers about 866 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Boise?

Studio apartments in Boise average 436 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 678 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 965 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,249 sq. ft.

Boise, ID Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Boise?

The typical rent budget in Boise ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Boise?

In Boise, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: September 30, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Boise is $1,806, a 6.27% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,700.

Studio Apartments at $1,467 offer the most budget-friendly option with 436 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 678 square feet for $1,618, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,845 offer 965 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,249 sq ft) for $2,119, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Boise, ID

Last updated: September 30, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,806	866 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,467	436 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,618	678 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,845	965 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,119	1,249 sq. ft.

Boise, ID rent trends

Rental prices in Boise, ID have increased by 6.27% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,700 to $1,806.

What's the typical rent budget in Boise, ID?

The largest share of rentals in Boise, ID (48%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Boise, ID?

29,209 or 35% of the households in Boise, ID are renter-occupied while 53,642 or 65% are owner-occupied.

How Boise Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Boise	$1,806
Coeur d'Alene	$1,663
Post Falls	$1,583
Rathdrum	$1,760
Nampa	$1,612
Caldwell	$1,749
Idaho Falls	$1,548
Pocatello	$1,387
Moscow	$1,379
Rexburg	$1,713
Meridian, ID	$1,812
Garden City, ID	$1,792
Eagle, ID	$1,943
Kuna, ID	$1,622

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Boise apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.