Condos, apartments, restaurants and the Greenbelt within walking distance
By J&H Digital Services LLCChecked Oct 23, 20266 sources
Downtown Boise is the valley's urban core: mostly apartments and condos, with restaurants, the Capitol, Boise State and the Greenbelt close by. A typical downtown home, mostly condos, is about $478,000 and about $292,000 in West Downtown. Downtown values changed -6.9% over the past year (Zillow, Sept 2026). Fewer people drive alone here than in other Boise neighborhoods, but parking is limited and costs money.
Downtown -6.9%; West Downtown +0.3%; all of Boise +2.1%.
About 71% of downtown households rent and 11% own; in West Downtown about 74% rent and 9% own (2012 to 2016 Census data).
Downtown Boise, Lusk District and West Downtown each have a neighborhood association.
C.W. Moore Park, Cecil D. Andrus Park, Julia Davis Park, Ann Morrison Park and the Greenbelt.
Residential permits, visitor permits and a monthly on-street permit exist, but space is limited. See the questions below.
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | Downtown about $478,000; West Downtown about $292,000. All of Boise: about $500,000. |
Home values are Zillow's typical value for each neighborhood, updated monthly (Sept 2026). Housing, school, park and commute facts come from the City of Boise's neighborhood profiles (March 2020, using 2019 estimates and 2012 to 2016 Census data), so they are older than the prices. Source: Zillow Research and City of Boise neighborhood profiles
| Area | Zillow neighborhood | Typical home value | Change in a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown | Downtown | $478,000 | -6.9% |
| Downtown | West Downtown | $292,000 | +0.3% |
Zillow Home Value Index, all homes, Sept 2026. Source: Zillow Research: Home Value Index (neighborhood)
Best for: Singles, couples and downsizers who want to walk to work, restaurants and events
Typical housing: condos, lofts and apartments, plus some townhomes. Schools: Boise School District.
Many buildings include a space, and street parking is limited. Ask whether the space is assigned, covered and included in the rent or HOA dues.
Concerts, games and festivals add noise and crowds. Stay a night, or ask neighbors about the noise on weekends.
For condos, ask for the dues, the reserve fund, planned special assessments and the rules on rentals and pets.
Eligible residents can apply to the city for a residential permit, and approved households can request visitor permits.
The city offers a Residential Parking Permit for eligible residents and a Residential Visitor Permit at $5 per visitor permit, with limits by address. The ParkBOI ePermit for on-street downtown parking costs $25 a month and is awarded from a waiting list, so a space is not guaranteed. Ask what parking comes with the unit.
No. Downtown values changed -6.9% over the past year, while most of Boise rose (Zillow, Sept 2026). Condo prices can move differently from houses.
There are no public K-12 schools in the downtown core. Families usually live in the North End, East End or on the Bench for school access. Check the district's locator for any specific address.
See the Is Boise safe? guide for reported crime and how to look up the area around your own address.
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