Average Rent in Boise City, ID↑ Rents rising 32.4% YoY🔺 Most expensive in ID

Boise City, ID has rental prices ranging from $1,300/month to $3,080/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,534/month — 10% above the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $82,694/year, spending $1,534/month on a 1-bedroom represents 22% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Boise City Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,838/month, Boise City ranks #1 most expensive of the 43 cities tracked in Idaho — pricier than 96% of all US cities in our data.

The Boise City Rental Market

The Boise City, ID area has a population of about 790,640 and 27% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Boise City, ID have risen by $450/month (32.4%) over the past year, from $1,388 to $1,838. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Boise City, ID without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $61,360. The local median household income of $82,694 exceeds that threshold by $21,334, making Boise City relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Is Boise City, ID Affordable?

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Rent or Buy in Boise City?

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Living in Boise City

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