Rent by ZIP code in Boise
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83709 | Ada County | $2,107 | +9% |
| 83703 | Ada County | $1,975 | +2% |
| 83714 | Ada County | $1,965 | +1% |
| 83713 | Ada County | $1,939 | 0% |
| 83712 | Ada County | $1,937 | 0% |
| 83706 | Ada County | $1,900 | -2% |
| 83702 | Ada County | $1,778 | -8% |
| 83704 | Ada County | $1,694 | -13% |
| 83705 | Ada County | $1,633 | -16% |
Rent by bedroom count in Boise
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Ada County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,152 | -1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,295 | -6.2% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,540 | -6.9% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,132 | -8.0% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,574 | -7.1% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Boise?
Typical rent across Ada County is $1,984 as of September 2026. That is up 8.2% from a year earlier and up 16.4% over five years. The Boise rent report compares these rents with Section 8 voucher rents ZIP by ZIP.
| Year | Typical rent, Ada County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,725 | +17.2% |
| 2022 | $1,784 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $1,783 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | $1,828 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $1,853 | +1.4% |
| 2026 (through September) | $1,984 | +7.1% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Boise rent questions
- What is the average rent in Boise, ID?
- Typical asking rent in Boise is $1,937 a month as of September 2026, across 9 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,633 to $2,107.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Boise?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Ada County is $1,540 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,295 and a three bedroom is $2,132. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Boise?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Ada County is $1,984 as of September 2026, up 8.2% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Boise?
- ZIP 83705 has the lowest typical asking rent in Boise at $1,633 a month, compared with $1,937 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Boise?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Boise rent of $1,937, that is about $5,811 a month, or $69,732 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Boise sits in the Boise City, ID metro area.