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 $1,172/month, Central Bench , where renters pay $1,186/mo on average, and Vista , where the average rent goes for $1,404/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Borah ($1,427), Highlands ($1,443), and West Bench ($1,477), where the asking prices are below the average Boise rent of $1,646/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 $1,750. Next up is Southeast Boise , where apartments go for $1,869/month, followed by Garden City with $1,672 If you’re looking to rent in Boise’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Veterans Park , where renters pay $1,639 on average, and Central Bench , where the average monthly rent is $1,186.

What is the average rent in Boise?

The average rent for an apartment in Boise is $1,646. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Boise, ID

Last updated April 2025

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$1,646	873 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Boise?

The average size for a Boise, ID apartment is 873 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
West Cloverdale	$1,983
Depot Bench	$1,982
Harris Ranch	$1,977
Southeast Boise	$1,869
Downtown Boise	$1,750
Northwest Boise	$1,720
Garden City	$1,672
Winstead Park	$1,649
Veterans Park	$1,639
East End Boise	$1,547
West Valley	$1,536
Southwest Ada County Alliance	$1,502
Maple Grove - Franklin	$1,497
West Bench	$1,477
Highlands	$1,443
Borah	$1,427
Vista	$1,404
Central Bench	$1,186
Morris Hill	$1,172

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boise?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Boise are Morris Hill, where the average rent goes for $1,172/month, Central Bench, where renters pay $1,186/mo on average, and Vista, where the average rent goes for $1,404/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Borah ($1,427), Highlands ($1,443), and West Bench ($1,477), where the asking prices are below the average Boise rent of $1,646/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boise?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Boise are Harris Ranch ($1,977), Depot Bench ($1,982) and West Cloverdale ($1,983).

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 $1,750. Next up is Southeast Boise, where apartments go for $1,869/month, followed by Garden City with $1,672 If you’re looking to rent in Boise’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Veterans Park, where renters pay $1,639 on average, and Central Bench, where the average monthly rent is $1,186.

Boise | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Borah is 20% higher than in Central Bench

$1,427

Borah rent is 13% lower than Boise average

Average Rent $1,427

$1,186

Central Bench rent is 28% lower than Boise average

Average Rent $1,186

How Boise Compares to Other Cities

State	Average Rent
Boise	$1,646
Post Falls	$1,555
Coeur d'Alene	$1,557
Caldwell	$1,727
Nampa	$1,514
Rathdrum	$1,779
Meridian, ID	$1,690
Garden City, ID	$1,672
Eagle, ID	$1,825

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 $116.19. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.