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Student Housing in Boise, ID

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60 places found.

60 places
Arboretum at Barber Station
Modern kitchen at Arboretum at Barber Station Boise with light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a kitchen island with three bar stools, pendant lights, potted plant, and decorative wall clock.

$1,895+/person

Fees may apply

Arboretum at Barber Station

Ash+River Townhomes
Modern row of Ash+River Townhomes Boise with angular roofs, dark siding, and large windows. Several parked cars line the street in front, and young trees and a clear blue sky complete the scene.

$1,450+/unit

Fees may apply

Ash+River Townhomes

2.6 (5)
C W Moore Apartments
Aerial view of C W Moore Apartments Boise, a residential building with green siding and red accents, surrounded by trees and neighboring brick buildings, set against rolling green hills and more buildings beneath a clear sky.

$1,556+/unit

Fees may apply

C W Moore Apartments

La Pointe
A modern apartment building with a La Pointe sign offers off-campus student housing in Boise. Featuring a stone and tan exterior, balconies, and a bike rack outside, cars are parked along the street under a clear blue sky.

$749+/unit

Fees may apply

La Pointe

3.7 (5)
Morrison Park Apartments
A colorful hot air balloon floats in the blue sky above Morrison Park Apartments Boise, where modern three-story tan buildings with balconies are lined by young trees and a welcoming sidewalk.

$1,180+/unit

Fees may apply

Morrison Park Apartments

5.0 (5)
Riverline
Modern apartment building with large windows, a wooden facade, and a ramp leading to the entrance. The sign above reads RIVERINE, highlighting its connection to Riverline Boise. Landscaping features grass and shrubs along the sidewalk.

$1,399+/unit

Fees may apply

Riverline

Vanguard
A modern building exterior at Vanguard Boise features dark brick, large windows, a sliding glass entrance, yellow awnings, a metal handrail, and a sidewalk out front. Reflections of trees and sky shimmer across the glass.

$1,300+/unit

Fees may apply

Vanguard

4.2 (5)
Arbor Crossing
Arbor Crossing Boise features a two-story apartment building with gray siding, surrounded by green grass, trees, and shrubs. A sign near the entrance reads Fitness Center and a car is parked on the left side along a curved roadway.

$1,450+/person

Fees may apply

Arbor Crossing

3.4 (5)
Arthur
A tall, modern glass building designed by Arthur Boise stands in a downtown cityscape surrounded by older, shorter buildings, with green hills and a bright blue sky in the background.

$2,020+/unit

Fees may apply

Arthur

4.4 (5)
Cambridge/Dorchester Apartment Homes
Cambridge/Dorchester Apartment Homes Boise offers a two-story complex with outdoor staircases, red doors, and balconies, surrounded by green lawns, trees, and landscaping under a partly cloudy sky.

$1,335+/unit

Fees may apply

Cambridge/Dorchester Apartment Homes

4.2 (5)
Canyon Ridge Apartments
Modern apartment complex at sunset with illuminated Canyon Ridge Apartments Boise sign in front, surrounded by a low stone wall and neatly landscaped area.

$1,539+/unit

Fees may apply

Canyon Ridge Apartments

5.0 (5)
Central Pointe
Two-story Central Pointe Boise apartment building with brown siding, multiple windows, and two black metal staircases leading to the upper level. The building is surrounded by green grass and trees under a clear sky.

$1,380+/unit

Fees may apply

Central Pointe

3.4 (5)
Columbia Village
A modern, single-story building with wood accents is pictured at sunset in Columbia Village Boise, set against rolling hills and blue sky. The entrance is well-lit, and there is a visible accessible parking spot in front.

$1,592+/person

Fees may apply

Columbia Village

Cortland on the River
Outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs, umbrellas, and seating areas at Cortland on the River Boise, with a modern multi-story apartment building and trees in the background under a clear sky.

$1,548+/unit

Fees may apply

Cortland on the River

Curtis Junction Apartments
Curtis Junction Apartments Boise is a two-story apartment building with a gray exterior, outdoor stairway, and metal railings. Well-maintained bushes and stone landscaping are visible in front under a clear blue sky.

$1,525+/person

Fees may apply

Curtis Junction Apartments

Curtis Meadow
A pathway runs between two apartment buildings in Curtis Meadow Boise, bordered by green grass and tall trees, including one with bright yellow autumn leaves. Sunlight filters through the branches, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

$1,200+/unit

Fees may apply

Curtis Meadow

2.2 (5)
Edgewater Apartments Boise
A small fountain sprays water in the middle of a pond at Edgewater Apartments Boise, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage and two light-colored buildings under a clear blue sky.

$1,285+/unit

Fees may apply

Edgewater Apartments Boise

Encore Skyline Luxury Apartments
The outdoor swimming pool at Encore Skyline Luxury Apartments Boise is surrounded by lounge chairs and tables with blue umbrellas, all within a secure fence. Apartment balconies overlook this inviting space for relaxation and leisure.

$1,550+/unit

Fees may apply

Encore Skyline Luxury Apartments

5.0 (5)
Gibson | 5th & Idaho
A modern apartment complex at 5th & Idaho Boise, featuring brick and white facades, large windows, small balconies, landscaped greenery, and a lawn area in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.

$1,595+/unit

Fees may apply

Gibson | 5th & Idaho

Green Leaf River Edge Apartments
A paved path runs beside Green Leaf River Edge Apartments Boise, a modern building with blue and white panels, bordered by green grass, trees with autumn leaves, and a wooden bench in the foreground.

$695+/person

Fees may apply

Green Leaf River Edge Apartments

4.8 (5)
Haven on State
Haven on State Boise is a three-story apartment building with a gray and white exterior, balconies, large windows, and a central staircase. A few chairs rest on the balconies, complemented by attractive landscaping in front.

$1,275+/unit

Fees may apply

Haven on State

About Student Housing in Boise

Boise has become one of the fastest-growing mid-size cities in the country, and its rental market has adjusted accordingly — rents have risen sharply over the last five years, surprising students who expected affordable mountain-west prices. Boise State University drives most of the student demand, centered around the BSU campus on the Boise River. The North End and BSU-adjacent neighborhoods fill fastest each spring. The city compensates with genuine outdoor access, a walkable downtown, and a bike trail system along the Greenbelt that makes car-free commuting realistic from many neighborhoods.

Best Neighborhoods for Students in Boise

Near BSU (Capitol Boulevard Corridor)

The primary student zone — walking distance to Boise State's campus, with dense apartment buildings and some older houses converted to student rentals. Fills by February for the following fall.

North End

Boise's most desirable neighborhood — tree-lined streets, walkable, close to downtown and within biking range of BSU. Pricier than near-campus zones but with better quality of life. Popular with upperclassmen and grad students.

Southeast Boise

More affordable than the North End and BSU corridor, with newer apartments. Bus and bike access to campus is reasonable. The tradeoff is less neighborhood character.

Getting Around Boise as a Student

Here's what you need to know about getting around Boise.

Public Transit

Valley Regional Transit buses cover Boise with reasonable frequency along the main corridors. The most useful routes run between BSU, downtown, and the major residential areas. Transit is functional but Boise is not a city where bus-only living is effortless — gaps in frequency and coverage require planning.

Walking and Biking

The Greenbelt, a 25-mile paved multi-use path along the Boise River, is the backbone of Boise's cycling network. It runs directly past BSU's campus and connects most riverfront neighborhoods. Many students bike to class along the Greenbelt year-round. The North End and near-BSU areas are walkable. Downtown Boise is legitimately bikeable for daily errands.

Parking

On-campus parking is available by permit and fills up — most students near campus bike or bus rather than drive. The North End and near-BSU streets have street parking but it tightens during school hours. Neighborhoods further from campus have easy, unrestricted parking.

Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Boise

Common questions from students searching for housing.

Boise has gotten expensive. Shared units near BSU typically run $700-$1,100/mo per person. The North End commands a premium. The market has moved closer to coastal mid-size city pricing than the Mountain West affordability it had a decade ago.

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