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ZIP 83705

Part of Boise, ID
Pop. 26,830·Ada County·27th most expensive ZIP in Idaho
Median rent (all units)
$1,565/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$400
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ZIP 83705 · $1,565
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,780/yr
At $1,565/mo median
Location
CityBoise
StateID
CountyAda County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.7% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 83705 (Boise, ID) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 39.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,830
Median income
$64,731
Median age
36.4
Renters
43.4%
Age distribution
17.2%
30.5%
25.1%
16.2%
Under 1817.2%
18–3430.5%
35–5425.1%
55–6411%
65+16.2%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
79.1%
13%
White79.1%
Black2.4%
Hispanic13%
Asian3.1%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
23%
31.5%
39.2%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma23%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+39.2%
Housing tenure
56.6%
43.4%
Owner56.6%
Renter43.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 83705 in Boise, ID has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,192 → $1,565
up 31.3%
Income
$53,596 → $64,731
up 20.8%
Population
29,021 → 26,830
down 7.5%
Renter share
45.6% → 43.4%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
32.4% → 39.2%
+6.8 pts
Median age
35 → 36.4
+1.4 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 83705 in Boise, ID paid around $1,192 a month. That figure now sits near $1,565, up 31.3% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,596 in 2021 to $64,731 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 83705 in Boise, ID losing about 2,191 residents over the five-year window, down 7.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 45.6% to 43.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32.4% to 39.2% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 83705 in Boise, ID market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 83705 covers Boise, ID. The median rent here is $1,565/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($64,731/yr), ZIP 83705 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 83705?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 83705 (Boise, ID) is $1,565. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 83705 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 83705's median rent of $1,565/mo is $400 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 83705 compare to other ZIPs in Idaho?

ZIP 83705 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Idaho, ranking #27 out of 40 ZIPs at $1,565/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 83705?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,565/mo in ZIP 83705. The local median household income is $64,731/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 83705?

Rent in ZIP 83705 has increased 11.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 83705 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 83705 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,565/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($64,731/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 83705 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 83705 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.4% of ZIP 83705 households are renters, while 56.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 83705 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 83705 compare to the rest of Boise?

ZIP 83705 is more affordable than Boise overall. At $1,565/mo, it's $243 below the Boise citywide median of $1,808/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 83705 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 83705 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,565/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 83705's median household income ($64,731/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 83705 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8%
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