True Cost of Renting in Nampa
Nampa is the Treasure Valley's second city, 20 miles west of Boise on I-84, and one of the fastest-growing cities in Idaho. Rents run 20–25% below Boise while still providing reasonable commute access to Boise employment. Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) and a growing tech manufacturing corridor along I-84 provide stable local employment.
Neighborhoods & Average Rents
Downtown Nampa
- Studio:
- $850/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,100/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,550/mo
Revitalizing historic downtown with the Nampa Train Depot Museum and growing restaurant scene. Idaho Power electric with moderate rates. Older apartment stock in converted commercial buildings. Valley Regional Transit connects to Boise.
Northwest Nampa
- 1 Bed:
- $1,200/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,700/mo
Newer suburban growth corridor along Middleton Road; master-planned apartment complexes with modern amenities. Car-dependent. Most affordable newer construction in the Treasure Valley.
Utility Providers
- Electric
- Idaho Power
- Water
- City of Nampa Water
- Internet
- Sparklight (Cable One), Ziply Fiber, T-Mobile Home Internet
Commute & Transportation
I-84 east to Boise is 20–25 minutes off-peak, 35–40 minutes in morning rush hour. Valley Regional Transit provides bus service but frequency is limited. Nampa is growing its own employment base with logistics facilities and light manufacturing near I-84, but most professional employment requires a Boise commute.
Rental Market Overview
Nampa offers the best value in the Treasure Valley for renters who can tolerate the Boise commute. Idaho Power rates apply. The large new apartment supply from 2021–2024 has kept vacancy rates higher than Boise proper, giving renters better negotiating position. NNU creates student demand in the campus-adjacent neighborhoods. Renters insurance averages $12–14/month.
Data last updated: 2026-04
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