ZIP Code · ID

ZIP 83716

Part of Boise, ID

Pop. 21,402·Ada County·1st most expensive ZIP in Idaho

Median rent (all units)

$2,465/mo

Year-over-Year

+15.1%

Month-over-Month

+2.1%

vs US Median

+$533

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ZIP 83716 · $2,465

More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,610

1 BR

$1,880

2 BR

$2,240

3 BR

$3,120

4 BR+

$3,760

Research median

$2,240/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

February. Asking rents in ZIP 83716 usually run 2.1% below trend in February and 2.2% above it in July, about $106 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 83716 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Idaho

Rent in ZIP 83716 changed +15.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 34 Idaho ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +6.0%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($128,822) is $3,221 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($3,120); a 4-bedroom is $3,760.

Rank in Boise

10th cheapest of 10 ZIP codes in Boise.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 83712, 10 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,937/mo), about $6,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 83716. 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

$29,580/yr

At $2,465/mo median

Location

CityBoise

StateID

CountyAda County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 15.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+15.1% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 83716 (Boise, ID) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 59.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

21,402

Median income

$128,822

Median age

41.8

Renters

21.2%

Age distribution

22.3%

16.4%

32.1%

15.2%

14%

Under 1822.3%

18–3416.4%

35–5432.1%

55–6415.2%

65+14%

Gender

49.3%

50.7%

Male49.3%

Female50.7%

Race & ethnicity

77.3%

White77.3%

Black1.4%

Hispanic6.2%

Asian9.6%

Other5.6%

Education (25+)

14.1%

23.5%

59.3%

No HS diploma3.1%

HS diploma14.1%

Some college23.5%

Bachelor's+59.3%

Housing tenure

78.8%

21.2%

Owner78.8%

Renter21.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 83716 in Boise, ID has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,894 → $2,465

up 30.1%

Income

$111,575 → $128,822

up 15.5%

Population

20,243 → 21,402

up 5.7%

Renter share

22% → 21.2%

-0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

54.1% → 59.3%

+5.2 pts

Median age

40.4 → 41.8

+1.4 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 83716 in Boise, ID paid around $1,894 a month. That figure now sits near $2,465, up 30.1% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $128,822 today, compared with $111,575 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 83716 in Boise, ID adding about 1,159 residents over the five-year window, up 5.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 54.1% to 59.3% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 83716 covers Boise, ID. The median rent here is $2,465/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,240/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($128,822/yr), ZIP 83716 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 83716?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (about $48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,465/mo in ZIP 83716. The local median household income is $128,822/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 83716?

Rent in ZIP 83716 has risen 15.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 83716?

Asking rents in ZIP 83716 are usually lowest in February, about 2.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 2.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $106 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 83716 compare to other ZIPs in Idaho?

ZIP 83716 is one of the pricier among Idaho ZIP codes for rent, ranking #1 of 39 at $2,465/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 83716 changed +15.1%, against a typical +6.0% across the 34 Idaho ZIP codes Zillow tracks.