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Yes. Boise, ID is a solid Airbnb market for 2026, with a canonical median annual revenue of $35,319, median occupancy of 58%, and median ADR of $162 (Chalet data).
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A typical active Boise Airbnb earned $35,319 in the 12 months to Sep 2026. The top 25% of listings averaged $41,064, about 1.2× that. The bottom 25%, which includes rarely booked listings, averaged $2,617.
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Bottom 25% average
$35.3k
Typical listing
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Top 25% average
1-bedroom homes are the most common in Boise (32% of listings).
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The best three months, Sep, Jun and Jul, brought in 31% of a typical Boise listing's revenue over the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Sep brings in 1.8× as much as Oct
Typical monthly revenue per listing, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
Vista has the highest gross yield of the 15 Boise neighborhoods we rank, at 10.4%, with typical revenue of $41,788 a year.
| # | neighborhood | Gross yield | Revenue/yr | Occupancy | Home value |
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| 1 | Vista | 10.4% | $41,788 | ||
| 2 | Hillcrest | 10.1% | $46,262 | ||
| 3 | West Valley | 9.4% | $41,572 | ||
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| 5 | Centennial | locked | locked | locked | locked |
| 6 | West Boise | locked | locked | locked | locked |
| 7 | Winstead Park | locked | locked | locked | locked |
| 8 | Downtown Boise | locked | locked | locked | locked |
| 9 | Southeast Boise | locked | locked | locked | locked |
and 6 more neighborhoods
Ranked by gross yield (typical yearly revenue ÷ median home value), last 12 months. 16 neighborhoods have fewer than 20 listings or incomplete data and aren't ranked.
Yield isn't everything: zoning and HOA rules decide which streets allow short-term rentals.
The median Boise home is worth $503,852 (Zillow, Aug 2026), up 1.8% in a year. At typical revenue that's a 7.0% gross yield, before the mortgage, taxes and running costs.
Boise ranks #4 of the 7 Idaho markets we track by gross yield.
| # | Market | Gross yield | Revenue/yr | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho Falls, ID | 12.2% | $48,378 | |
| 2 | Meridian, ID | 7.6% | $40,496 | |
| 3 | Island Park, ID | 7.3% | $42,952 | |
| 4 | Boise, ID (this market) |
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A typical active Airbnb in Boise, ID earned $35,319 in the 12 months to Sep 2026. The median listing was booked 58% of nights, and the average nightly rate was $162 in Sep 2026. Against a median home value of $503,852, that's a 7.0% gross yield before the mortgage, taxes and running costs.
A typical active listing earned $35,319 in the 12 months to Sep 2026. The top 25% of listings averaged $41,064 and the bottom 25% $2,617. Estimated by size: 1-bedroom about $26,411; 2-bedroom about $37,161; 3-bedroom about $41,911 and 4-bedroom about $62,138 a year.
The typical listing was booked 58% of nights in the 12 months to Sep 2026, from 74% in June to 42% in January.
Based on 1,000 Boise short-term rental listings tracked by Chalet, with data through Sep 2026. Home values come from the Zillow Home Value Index.
Airbnb data sites count different things. Some average every listing, including ones that are rarely booked; some use a whole metro area instead of the town; some use a calendar year. We show typical figures for active listings in Boise over the last 12 months, and label each number with what it counts. Compare like with like before comparing sites.
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| Occupancy |
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| Est. revenue/yr |
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| Studio | 5% | $126 | 57% | $26,266 |
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| 1 bedroom | 32% | $120 | 60% | $26,411 |
| 2 bedrooms | 27% | $174 | 59% | $37,161 |
| 3 bedrooms | 24% | $227 | 51% | $41,911 |
| 4 bedrooms | 9% | $305 | 56% | $62,138 |
| 5 bedrooms | 3% | $377 | 49% | $67,447 |
Estimated revenue = nightly rate × occupancy × 365, last 12 months.
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| Month | Revenue | Occupancy | Nightly rate | Revenue a year earlier |
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| Oct 2025 | $2,112 | 50% | $142 | |
| Nov 2025 | $2,260 | 47% | $142 | |
| Dec 2025 | $2,310 | 46% | $151 | |
| Jan 2026 | $2,172 | 42% | $142 | |
| Feb 2026 | $2,503 | 48% | $153 | |
| Mar 2026 | $3,006 | 58% | $162 | |
| Apr 2026 | $3,184 | 60% | $167 | |
| May 2026 | $3,347 | 65% | $181 | |
| Jun 2026 | $3,651 | 74% | $190 | |
| Jul 2026 | $3,562 | 71% | $196 | |
| Aug 2026 | $3,520 | 68% | $205 | |
| Sep 2026 | $3,692 | 71% | $196 |
Yes, Airbnbs are fully legal in Boise, Idaho, as STRs are protected by state law.
No, as of May 18, 2026, no city permit or license is required to operate an Airbnb in Boise.
Yes, private covenants may apply, but the city does not enforce them.
STRs in Boise are subject to a 6% state sales tax, a 2% travel & convention tax, and a 5% auditorium district tax if within GBAD.
The 10 largest operators in Boise each ran 11 or more listings as of May 2025.
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Of guests from the top 10 cities, 69% live within a day's drive. Guests book 53 days ahead on average.
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| $35,319 |
| 5 | Mccall, ID | 5.4% | $42,483 |
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| 6 | Victor, ID | 4.6% | $42,332 |
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| 7 | Coeur d'Alene, ID | 4.4% | $26,816 |
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September; June and July earned the most, bringing in 31% of a typical listing's revenue in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
$503,852 as of August 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), up 1.8% in a year.
1-bedroom homes make up 32% of listings, earning an estimated $26,411 a year.
The top origin cities are Boise, ID (6.5% of guests); Portland, OR (2.9% of guests) and Seattle, WA (2.9% of guests). Of guests from the top 10 cities, 69% live within a day's drive.
Chalet tracks 1,000 short-term rental listings in Boise, ID, with data through Sep 2026.
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