East End

Boise, ID

East End - Boise, ID

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

4.2 (10 Reviews)

Soak up the idyllic atmosphere in East End, a beautiful neighborhood known for the fairytale-style cottages and beautiful historic homes that peek out from tall shade trees. You may feel away from it all, but East End is an urban neighborhood on the east side of Downtown Boise. Adjacent to the neighborhood just across the Boise River, Boise State University provides opportunities for students as well as college sports fans -- cheer on the Boise State Broncos football team at Albertsons Stadium.

To live near the university, look for your East End apartment along East Park Boulevard. To live closer to downtown, look along South Broadway Avenue, Avenue B, or Reserve Street. If you enjoy spending time surrounded by beauty, try looking near the Idaho Botanical Garden. This large park features several events, including a Fall Harvest Festival. And if you enjoy spooky destinations, East End is home to the Old Idaho Penitentiary, a prison built in 1872 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the 30 historic buildings feature exhibits and is open for self-guided walking tours.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in East End is $1,206 for a studio, $1,423 for one bedroom, $1,640 for two bedrooms, and $1,753 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East End has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

Studio
603 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,206/month

Average Rent

1 BR
716 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,423/month

Average Rent

2 BR
969 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,640/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,319 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,753/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Reviews of East End - Boise, ID

Niche Reviews

4.2 10 Reviews

Current Resident

6 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review

The East End is a great area to live. You are close to the foothills, downtown, and campus. The only drawback for residing in this area is the ongoing construction due to St. Luke's Hospital.

Niche User

8 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review

Safety is great. Police are available if you need them.

Niche User

9 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review

I love the area I live in. It is one of the only places that I have lived in that makes me feel at home. This area has great activities and the residents care about their area. You have the small town feel in a larger city.

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