The Boardwalk Apartments
521 E 41st St,
Garden City, ID 83714
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,361 - $5,585
Rental Market Trends in Garden City, ID
What is the average rent in Garden City, ID?
$2,035/month
Average Rent
705 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+8.5%
Increase in the Last Year
Garden City, ID Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Garden City, ID is $2,035 per month. This is 24% higher than the national average rent price of $1,645/month, making Garden City one of the most expensive cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Garden City average $1,552 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Garden City average $2,035 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Garden City average $2,080 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Garden City average $2,250 or more per month.
Data Updated: June 1, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Garden City, ID?
In the past year, rent has increased by 8.5%, which averages out to $173 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Garden City, ID
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
9%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
9%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
36%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
45%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Garden City, ID?
Because the average rent in Garden City is $2,035, you’ll want to make about $6,783 per month or $81,396 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Garden City, ID compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Garden City, ID to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Garden City?
The average rent in Garden City is $2,035 per month, which is 23.7% higher than the national average of $1,645.
What is the average rent for a house in Garden City?
The average rent for a house in Garden City, ID is $2,165 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Garden City?
Rents in Garden City, ID are increasing, with prices up 8.5% year-over-year and $173 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Garden City?
In Garden City, ID, 45% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.