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 $1,181/month, Central Bench , where renters pay $1,200/mo on average, and Vista , where the average rent goes for $1,428/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Borah ($1,462), Highlands ($1,463), and West Bench ($1,496), where the asking prices are below the average Boise rent of $1,665/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 $1,785. Next up is Southeast Boise , where apartments go for $1,857/month, followed by Garden City with $1,716 If you’re looking to rent in Boise’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Veterans Park , where renters pay $1,688 on average, and Central Bench , where the average monthly rent is $1,200.

What is the average rent in Boise?

The average rent for an apartment in Boise is $1,665. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Boise, ID

Last updated May 2025

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$1,665	874 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Boise?

The average size for a Boise, ID apartment is 874 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	$2,005
Depot Bench	$1,975
Harris Ranch	$1,968
Southeast Boise	$1,857
Downtown Boise	$1,785
Northwest Boise	$1,731
Garden City	$1,716
Veterans Park	$1,688
Winstead Park	$1,679
East End Boise	$1,550
West Valley	$1,537
Southwest Ada County Alliance	$1,529
Maple Grove - Franklin	$1,514
West Bench	$1,496
Highlands	$1,463
Borah	$1,462
Vista	$1,428
Central Bench	$1,200
Morris Hill	$1,181

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boise?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Boise are Morris Hill, where the average rent goes for $1,181/month, Central Bench, where renters pay $1,200/mo on average, and Vista, where the average rent goes for $1,428/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Borah ($1,462), Highlands ($1,463), and West Bench ($1,496), where the asking prices are below the average Boise rent of $1,665/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boise?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Boise are Harris Ranch ($1,968), Depot Bench ($1,975) and West Cloverdale ($2,005).

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 $1,785. Next up is Southeast Boise, where apartments go for $1,857/month, followed by Garden City with $1,716 If you’re looking to rent in Boise’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Veterans Park, where renters pay $1,688 on average, and Central Bench, where the average monthly rent is $1,200.

Boise | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Borah is 22% higher than in Central Bench

$1,462

Borah rent is 12% lower than Boise average

Average Rent $1,462

$1,200

Central Bench rent is 28% lower than Boise average

Average Rent $1,200

How Boise Compares to Other Cities

State	Average Rent
Boise	$1,665
Post Falls	$1,556
Coeur d'Alene	$1,577
Caldwell	$1,731
Nampa	$1,525
Rathdrum	$1,783
Meridian, ID	$1,704
Garden City, ID	$1,716
Eagle, ID	$1,821

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.