Boise, Idaho Short-Term Rental Market
Boise STRs averaged $145/night at 68.2% occupancy in April 2026, with a market score of 81.5 out of 100.
Quick Answer: Boise, Idaho is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Boise market area is 80%. average monthly revenue in the Boise market area is $3,777. average daily rate in the Boise market area is $168. 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
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Market Overview
Boise’s short-term rental market recorded an average daily rate of $145 and an occupancy rate of 68.2% in April 2026, producing average monthly revenue of $2,722 per listing. RevPAR stood at $98.69. Year-over-year, occupancy climbed 5.38%, while ADR edged up 0.42% and revenue grew 3.87%, reflecting steady demand growth in a market that has matured since its 2021 peak.
The active listing pool spans approximately 3,455 units across bedroom categories: 1-bedroom units are the largest segment at 1,090 listings, followed by 3-bedroom at 952, 2-bedroom at 771, 4-bedroom at 433, and 5-bedroom at 206. Entire-place listings dominate at 3,111 (about 90% of the market), with 343 private-room and just 1 shared-room listing. On the channel side, 1,760 listings appear on Airbnb only, 148 on VRBO only, and 1,547 on both platforms, indicating strong multi-channel distribution among Boise operators.
The market’s composite score is 81.5 out of 100, driven primarily by high rental demand (92.3) and solid seasonality (81.6). Investability scores 61.8, reflecting entry costs in a metro where home values have risen substantially. Regulation scores 62.8, which is now more favorable given Idaho’s new preemption law that eliminated Boise’s permit requirement.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 54% |
| Feb | 64% |
| Mar | 69% |
| Apr | 66% |
| May | 71% |
| Jun | 79% |
| Jul | 78% |
| Aug | 76% |
| Sep | 68% |
| 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 |
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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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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Boise’s STR regulatory environment became significantly more permissive in 2026. Idaho Governor Brad Little signed HB 583 on March 16, 2026, effective July 1, 2026. The law is one of the broadest state STR preemption statutes in the country. It prohibits local governments from requiring licenses, permits, registrations, or fees for STR operation; from imposing owner-occupancy or primary-residency requirements; from capping rental nights; from limiting the number or proximity of STRs; or from mandating parking, insurance, or structural upgrades beyond what applies to all residences.
Boise proactively repealed its 2022 STR ordinance on May 18, 2026, ahead of the state deadline. The city’s $80 annual license fee is now eliminated. No permit is currently required to operate a STR in Boise.
What local governments can still enforce: smoke alarms in every sleeping area, a fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide detector on each floor, escape ladders for upper-floor sleeping areas, occupancy limits under International Building Code standards, and general noise, parking, and nuisance ordinances applying to all residential properties.
Tax obligations remain. Idaho charges a 6% state sales tax and a 2% travel and convention tax on stays of 30 nights or fewer. Properties within the Greater Boise Auditorium District pay an additional 5% room tax, bringing the total combined rate to 13%. Airbnb and other registered marketplace facilitators collect and remit these taxes automatically. Enforcement severity is rated minimal under current conditions.
Market Comparison
Boise’s 68.2% occupancy in April 2026 exceeds the U.S. STR median of approximately 55%, placing it in the upper tier of urban STR markets nationally. Its $145 ADR is below the U.S. median of roughly $220, which reflects Boise’s position as a mid-market regional city rather than a coastal or resort destination. The combination of above-median occupancy and below-median ADR produces a RevPAR of $98.69, competitive for an inland Western market.
The market’s 92.3 rental demand score is one of the strongest signals in the data, indicating high and consistent booking activity relative to supply. Revenue growth of 3.87% year-over-year puts Boise ahead of markets experiencing post-pandemic corrections.
The top five property managers by listing count are: Premium Rentals (72 listings, 2,398 reviews, 4.71 average rating), Boise BnB (60 listings, 2,224 reviews, 4.58 rating), Evolve (59 listings, 2,626 reviews, 4.83 rating), ITrip Vacations (48 listings, 2,543 reviews, 4.91 rating), and SeeYahBye Rentals (47 listings, 2,812 reviews, 4.87 rating). Together these five operators manage approximately 286 listings, roughly 8% of the total Boise market, indicating a fragmented management landscape where individual owner-operators hold the majority of inventory.
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