ZIP Code · ID

ZIP 83702

Part of Boise, ID

Pop. 24,163·Ada County·19th most expensive ZIP in Idaho

Median rent (all units)

$1,778/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.3%

Month-over-Month

+1.0%

vs US Median

-$154

Reported rents

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ZIP 83702 · $1,778

More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,170

1 BR

$1,390

2 BR

$1,660

3 BR

$2,320

4 BR+

$2,780

Research median

$1,660/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 83702 usually run 1.7% below trend in January and 1.5% above it in August, about $57 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 83702 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of Idaho

Rent in ZIP 83702 changed +9.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 34 Idaho ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +6.0%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 83702 rose 42.4% while median household income rose 36.1% ($62,985 to $85,733). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 83702 is 52.9% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 15 months in a row, and rose in 12 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($85,733) is $2,143 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,660); a 3-bedroom is $2,320.

Rank in Boise

3rd cheapest of 10 ZIP codes in Boise.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 83702. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,336/yr

At $1,778/mo median

Location

CityBoise

StateID

CountyAda County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 9.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.3% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 83702 (Boise, ID) is roughly split between renters and owners, 61.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

24,163

Median income

$85,733

Median age

41.8

Renters

48.8%

Age distribution

16.1%

24.5%

32.2%

13.2%

14.1%

Under 1816.1%

18–3424.5%

35–5432.2%

55–6413.2%

65+14.1%

Gender

51.6%

48.4%

Male51.6%

Female48.4%

Race & ethnicity

83.2%

White83.2%

Black2.6%

Hispanic7.3%

Asian1.9%

Other5%

Education (25+)

12.3%

23.5%

61.5%

No HS diploma2.7%

HS diploma12.3%

Some college23.5%

Bachelor's+61.5%

Housing tenure

51.2%

48.8%

Owner51.2%

Renter48.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 83702 in Boise, ID has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,370 → $1,778

up 29.8%

Income

$68,254 → $85,733

up 25.6%

Population

22,966 → 24,163

up 5.2%

Renter share

48.6% → 48.8%

+0.2 pts

Bachelor's+

58.5% → 61.5%

+3.0 pts

Median age

40.2 → 41.8

+1.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 83702 in Boise, ID has shifted from $1,370 to $1,778, up 29.8% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $68,254 to $85,733 across the same window, up 25.6% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 83702 in Boise, ID adding about 1,197 residents over the five-year window, up 5.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 58.5% to 61.5% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 83702 in Boise, ID look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 83702 covers Boise, ID. The median rent here is $1,778/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($85,733/yr), ZIP 83702 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 83702?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,778/mo in ZIP 83702. The local median household income is $85,733/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 83702?

Rent in ZIP 83702 has risen 9.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2016.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 83702?

Asking rents in ZIP 83702 are usually lowest in January, about 1.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $57 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 83702?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 83702 rose 42.4% while median household income rose 36.1%, from $62,985 to $85,733. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 83702 compare to other ZIPs in Idaho?

ZIP 83702 is in the middle among Idaho ZIP codes for rent, ranking #19 of 39 at $1,778/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 83702 changed +9.3%, against a typical +6.0% across the 34 Idaho ZIP codes Zillow tracks.