Average rent in Boise, ID
November 2026. Based on 12 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs Idaho | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,355 | $1,355 | 1 | 15% higher | 36% lower |
| 1 bedroom | $1,696 | $1,575 | 8 | 6% higher | 22% higher |
| 2 bedroom | $1,660 | $1,538 | 3 | 6% higher | 2% lower |
| All sizes | $1,658 | $1,355 | 12 | 4% higher | 7% lower |
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What rent costs in Boise, ID
A 1-bedroom averages $1,696 and a 2-bedroom averages $1,660 a month. Overall, rent in Boise, ID is 7% lower than the US average of $1,790 and 4% higher than the Idaho average of $1,596.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Boise needs about $5,650 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Boise, ID?
The average rent in Boise, ID is $1,658 a month across 12 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Boise?
A 1-bedroom in Boise, ID averages $1,696 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Boise?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $5,650 a month after tax.
Is rent in Boise higher than the US average?
Rent in Boise, ID is 7% lower than the US average of $1,790 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-12.