Boise State University

Boise, ID

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Boise State University - Boise, ID

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Walkable Bike-Friendly Urban Public Research Park Space

Boise State University's beautiful, 175-acre campus stretches along the Boise River, directly across from Zoo Boise. Boise State is a public university established in 1932 and is a top-ranking research university. The urban campus sits directly south of Downtown Boise, and the nearby Boise River Greenbelt provides a safe way to walk or bike-ride around the area. Friendship Bridge, a pedestrian bridge, connects BSU to Julia Davis Park and the zoo across the river.

When you first arrive at Albertsons Stadium to cheer on the Broncos football team, don't worry about your eyes -- the turf really is blue! As the only stadium in the world to feature blue Astro Turf, the color can be a little shocking at first, but the sea of blue with pops of orange will quickly become your favorite view. The Broncos participate in NCAA Division I as part of the Mountain West Conference.

As you search for a place to proudly display your blue and orange, be aware that the stadium, as well as the Taco Bell Arena (home to the basketball team), is located along South Broadway Avenue. This strip also offers bus stops, several restaurants and taverns, and a smattering of shops and coffee houses. For easy access to the greenbelt -- including parking areas -- look along South 9th Street. Off-campus housing is also available along Boise Avenue and Federal Way, directly south of BSU.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Boise, ID is $1,298 for a studio, $1,418 for one bedroom, $1,597 for two bedrooms, and $1,833 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boise has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 486 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,298/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 671 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,418/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 956 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,597/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,255 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,833/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

55

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.

25

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

69

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Eliza Hart Spalding STEM Academy

Public

Grades PK-5

678 Students

10
out of 10

Pioneer School of the Arts

Public

Grades PK-5

667 Students

10
out of 10

Liberty Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

436 Students

10
out of 10

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

283 Students

10
out of 10

Riverside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

616 Students

9
out of 10

East Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-9

619 Students

9
out of 10

North Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-9

876 Students

8
out of 10

Lowell Scott Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

802 Students

7
out of 10

Les Bois Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-9

705 Students

7
out of 10

Lake Hazel Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,065 Students

6
out of 10

Boise Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,588 Students

6
out of 10

Timberline High School

Public

Grades 10-12

1,398 Students

6
out of 10

Centennial High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,931 Students

4
out of 10

Borah Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,289 Students

3
out of 10

Capital Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,220 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Julia Davis Park
  • Boise River Greenbelt
  • Platt Gardens
  • Zoo Boise
  • Discovery Center of Idaho

Airports

  • Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.