Boise, Idaho Short-Term Rental Market
Boise metro area STRs averaged $158 ADR, 76.8% occupancy and $3,307 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Boise, Idaho is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Boise market area is 77%. average monthly revenue in the Boise market area is $3,307. average daily rate in the Boise market area is $158. the top operator in the Boise market area is Premium Rentals with 72 listings. market score is 81/100 (grade B).
Market data reflects the wider Boise market, which covers 10 areas. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Boise.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Performance figures on this page describe the Boise metro area STR market, a shared series that also covers Eagle, Meridian and Nampa, so the numbers apply to the metro rather than to Boise alone. In September 2026 the Boise metro area STR market averaged an ADR of $158, occupancy of 76.8% and monthly revenue of $3,307 per listing. Entire-home listings earned an ADR of $168, about 6.9% above the all-listings average. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 17.5%, ADR rose 2.4% and revenue rose 17.1%, so the gain came mostly from more booked nights rather than higher rates. Year to date through September 2026, occupancy averages 72.1%, ADR averages $155 and monthly revenue averages $3,104, against 66.0%, $151 and $2,830 for full-year 2025. The seasonal-sum annualized revenue figure is $27,513 per listing. Boise has a population of 250,060, and its airport processed approximately 5 million passengers in 2024, generating $1.9 billion in direct travel spending across Southwest Idaho. Demand has several sources: outdoor recreation on the 25-mile Boise River Greenbelt and the 190-plus miles of Ridge to Rivers trails, history and culture visitors at the Old Idaho Penitentiary and the Basque Block, and convention attendees at Boise Centre. Boise hosted approximately 190 events in 2024, including 60 to 70 conventions. Boise is the state capital and home to Boise State University, so government and university visits add year-round demand. The Treefort Music Festival in March and the Western Idaho Fair in August add seasonal peaks. In September 2026, monthly revenue per listing was $3,519 for entire places, $3,435 for houses and $2,971 for apartments. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Boise, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 54% |
| Feb | 64% |
| Mar | 69% |
| Apr | 66% |
| May | 71% |
| Jun | 79% |
| Jul | 78% |
| Aug | 76% |
| Sep | 69% |
| Oct | 65% |
| Nov | 61% |
| Dec | 58% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Boise market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Boise market as a whole, which includes Boise, so these counts are not Boise-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium Rentals | 72 | 2,398 | ★ 4.71 |
| 2 | Boise BnB | 60 | 2,224 | ★ 4.58 |
| 3 | Evolve | 59 | 2,626 | ★ 4.83 |
| 4 | ITrip Vacations | 48 | 2,543 | ★ 4.91 |
| 5 | SeeYahBye Rentals | 47 | 2,812 | ★ 4.87 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Boise?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 50.9% |
| vrbo | 4.3% |
| both | 44.8% |
Home Value Trends (Boise)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Boise, and the rules have loosened sharply in 2026. Idaho HB 583, signed by Governor Brad Little on March 16, 2026 and effective July 1, 2026, classifies STRs as a nontransient residential use and bars local governments from requiring licenses, permits, registrations or fees for STR operation. Boise repealed its 2022 STR ordinance effective May 18, 2026, ahead of the state deadline, which eliminated the annual $80 city license. There is no permit requirement, no cap on nights per year, no owner-occupancy requirement and no primary-residence requirement. Under HB 583, zoning cannot be used to prohibit or limit STR activity beyond general residential standards. Enforcement severity is rated minimal. Cities can still enforce safety and nuisance rules: smoke alarms in every sleeping area, a fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide detector on each floor, escape ladders for sleeping areas above ground level, occupancy limits tied to International Building Code standards, and general noise, parking, nuisance and traffic ordinances. Taxes remain. Idaho charges a 6% state sales tax and a 2% travel and convention tax on stays of 30 nights or fewer, which is 8% combined. Properties within the Greater Boise Auditorium District pay an additional 5% room tax, for a total of 13%. Airbnb and other registered marketplace facilitators collect and remit these taxes for hosts. Operators renting outside a registered marketplace must register with the Idaho State Tax Commission. Confirm current rules before purchasing.
Market Comparison
September 2026 occupancy in the Boise metro area STR market was 76.8%, with an all-listings ADR of $158. Year-to-date 2026 occupancy is 72.1%, and the January trough is 54.2%. Revenue growth of 17.1% year over year is driven mainly by occupancy. With the typical Boise home value at $503,852, investors are paying a mid-range entry price for an occupancy-led market with a $158 ADR. The market score data shows rental demand at 92.3 out of 100 and seasonality at 81.6, with regulation at 62.8 and investability at 61.8. Operator names and counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Boise, so this profile omits them.
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