Studio Apartment Rent in Boise, ID
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Boise, Idaho as of October 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $1,900 and +6% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Boise
Compare Boise's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Idaho
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackfoot | $710 |
| 2 | Pocatello | $715 |
| 3 | Moscow | $720 |
| 4 | Sandpoint | $776 |
| 5 | Chubbuck | $860 |
| 6 | Rexburg | $860 |
| 7 | Twin Falls | $860 |
| 8 | Lewiston | $890 |
| 9 | Mountain Home | $900 |
| 10 | Post Falls | $990 |
| 11 | Idaho Falls | $993 |
| 12 | Rathdrum | $1,000 |
| 13 | Coeur d'Alene | $1,020 |
| 14 | Hayden | $1,160 |
| 15 | Caldwell | $1,180 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Idaho
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle | $1,740 |
| 2 | Garden City | $1,697 |
| 3 | Kuna | $1,630 |
| 4 | Meridian | $1,525 |
| 5 | Boise (this page) | $1,364 |
| 6 | Nampa | $1,250 |
| 7 | Ammon | $1,190 |
| 8 | Star | $1,180 |
| 9 | Caldwell | $1,180 |
| 10 | Hayden | $1,160 |
| 11 | Coeur d'Alene | $1,020 |
| 12 | Rathdrum | $1,000 |
| 13 | Idaho Falls | $993 |
| 14 | Post Falls | $990 |
| 15 | Mountain Home | $900 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Boise.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Boise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City, ID | 2.1 mi | $1,697 | +$333 (+24%) |
| Kuna, ID | 14.1 mi | $1,630 | +$266 (+20%) |
| Meridian, ID | 14.6 mi | $1,525 | +$161 (+12%) |
| Eagle, ID | 16.8 mi | $1,740 | +$376 (+28%) |
| Star, ID | 20.7 mi | $1,180 | $-184 (-13%) |
| Nampa, ID | 26.4 mi | $1,250 | $-114 (-8%) |
| Caldwell, ID | 34.5 mi | $1,180 | $-184 (-13%) |
| Mountain Home, ID | 49.6 mi | $900 | $-464 (-34%) |
| Twin Falls, ID | 143.4 mi | $860 | $-504 (-37%) |
| La Grande, OR | 175.4 mi | $750 | $-614 (-45%) |
Studio rent in Boise — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Boise?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Boise, Idaho is $1,364 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $1,900.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Boise?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,560 ($4,547/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Boise expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Boise's studio median of $1,364 is +6% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 55th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Boise rank for studio rent in Idaho?
Among the 23 cities in Idaho with studio data, Boise ranks #19 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Boise?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Star ($1,180), Nampa ($1,250), Caldwell ($1,180).