Prices and availability in Boise, ID were last updated on 14 Apr 2026.
The best apartments in Boise, ID are: Arbor Crossing, Meritage West, River Pointe Apartments, Silver Bay Apartments and Deer Creek.
In Boise, 35% of the residents are renting compared to 65% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 10% of Boise's rentals, 58% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 30% are single-family rentals.
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