4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Boise, ID
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Boise, Idaho as of July 2026. That's +79% higher than the citywide median of $1,808 and +28% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Boise
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Boise
Compare Boise's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Idaho
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandpoint | $1,140 |
| 2 | Burley | $1,540 |
| 3 | Blackfoot | $1,580 |
| 4 | Moscow | $1,580 |
| 5 | Rexburg | $1,630 |
| 6 | Pocatello | $1,745 |
| 7 | Lewiston | $1,960 |
| 8 | Mountain Home | $2,070 |
| 9 | Chubbuck | $2,100 |
| 10 | Twin Falls | $2,100 |
| 11 | Idaho Falls | $2,107 |
| 12 | Post Falls | $2,430 |
| 13 | Rathdrum | $2,450 |
| 14 | Coeur d'Alene | $2,500 |
| 15 | Ammon | $2,540 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Idaho
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle | $4,120 |
| 2 | Kuna | $3,850 |
| 3 | Meridian | $3,615 |
| 4 | Boise (this page) | $3,235 |
| 5 | Nampa | $2,967 |
| 6 | Hayden | $2,840 |
| 7 | Caldwell | $2,805 |
| 8 | Star | $2,800 |
| 9 | Ammon | $2,540 |
| 10 | Coeur d'Alene | $2,500 |
| 11 | Rathdrum | $2,450 |
| 12 | Post Falls | $2,430 |
| 13 | Idaho Falls | $2,107 |
| 14 | Twin Falls | $2,100 |
| 15 | Chubbuck | $2,100 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Boise.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Boise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuna, ID | 14.1 mi | $3,850 | +$615 (+19%) |
| Meridian, ID | 14.6 mi | $3,615 | +$380 (+12%) |
| Eagle, ID | 16.8 mi | $4,120 | +$885 (+27%) |
| Star, ID | 20.7 mi | $2,800 | $-435 (-13%) |
| Nampa, ID | 26.4 mi | $2,967 | $-268 (-8%) |
| Caldwell, ID | 34.5 mi | $2,805 | $-430 (-13%) |
| Mountain Home, ID | 49.6 mi | $2,070 | $-1,165 (-36%) |
| Twin Falls, ID | 143.4 mi | $2,100 | $-1,135 (-35%) |
| La Grande, OR | 175.4 mi | $1,850 | $-1,385 (-43%) |
| Burley, ID | 184 mi | $1,540 | $-1,695 (-52%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Boise — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Boise?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Boise, Idaho is $3,235 per month. This is +79% higher than the citywide median of $1,808.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Boise?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $129,400 ($10,783/month gross), which works out to roughly $62.21/hour at a full-time job.
Is Boise expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Boise's 4+ bedroom median of $3,235 is +28% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 74th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Boise rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Idaho?
Among the 23 cities in Idaho with 4+ bedroom data, Boise ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Boise?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Star ($2,800), Nampa ($2,967), Caldwell ($2,805).