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ZIP 83706

Part of Boise, ID
Pop. 35,524·Ada County·13th most expensive ZIP in Idaho
Median rent (all units)
$1,898/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$67
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ZIP 83706 · $1,898
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,450
4 BR+
$2,930
Research median
$1,750/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
$22,776/yr
At $1,898/mo median
Location
CityBoise
StateID
CountyAda County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.8% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 83706 (Boise, ID) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 57.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,524
Median income
$82,893
Median age
30.5
Renters
52%
Age distribution
44.2%
19.5%
14%
Under 1811.8%
18–3444.2%
35–5419.5%
55–6410.5%
65+14%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
84.4%
White84.4%
Black0.9%
Hispanic8.3%
Asian4.2%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
14.7%
22.9%
57.3%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma14.7%
Some college22.9%
Bachelor's+57.3%
Housing tenure
48%
52%
Owner48%
Renter52%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 83706 in Boise, ID has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,421 → $1,898
up 33.6%
Income
$64,978 → $82,893
up 27.6%
Population
34,660 → 35,524
up 2.5%
Renter share
52.2% → 52%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
55.4% → 57.3%
+1.9 pts
Median age
31.1 → 30.5
-0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 83706 in Boise, ID stood at $1,421 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,898, reflecting a 33.6% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $64,978 in 2021 to $82,893 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 34,660 residents to roughly 35,524. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 83706 in Boise, ID market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 83706 covers Boise, ID. The median rent here is $1,898/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($82,893/yr), ZIP 83706 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 83706?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 83706 (Boise, ID) is $1,898. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 83706 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 83706's median rent of $1,898/mo is $67 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 83706 compare to other ZIPs in Idaho?

ZIP 83706 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Idaho, ranking #13 out of 40 ZIPs tracked at $1,898/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 83706?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,898/mo in ZIP 83706. The local median household income is $82,893/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 83706?

Rent in ZIP 83706 has increased 10.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 83706 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 83706 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,898/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($82,893/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 83706 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 83706 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52% of ZIP 83706 households are renters, while 48% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 83706 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 83706 compare to the rest of Boise?

ZIP 83706 is pricier than Boise as a whole. At $1,898/mo, it's $90 above the Boise citywide median of $1,808/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 83706 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 83706 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,898/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 83706's median household income ($82,893/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 83706 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8%
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