What's a good cap rate in Nampa?

In Nampa, cap rates typically run around 6.5% (Idaho state median). A deal above that line is outperforming the local market; below it, you're paying up for appreciation or stability. TrueCap shows where any specific Nampa deal lands versus this benchmark.

What's the average rent for a rental in Nampa?

A typical rental in Nampa runs about $1,400–$1,850/mo (estimate; varies by neighborhood, size, and condition). TrueCap auto-fills HUD Fair Market Rent for the exact address you enter.

What is the property tax rate in Idaho?

Idaho's effective property tax rate is about 0.67% of value per year — the figure TrueCap applies by default for Nampa deals. You can override it with the exact local rate.

Nampa, ID

Nampa rental property analysis

Nampa is the affordability play in the booming Boise metro — strong Treasure Valley in-migration at lower entry than Boise.

Nampa market snapshot

Balanced market

Mid-range cap rates — cash flow and appreciation are both realistically on the table.

Typical cap rate

6.5%

Idaho state median

Typical rent

$1,400–$1,850/mo

est., SFR / small multi

Typical price

$330,000–$430,000

est., all-in

Property tax

0.67%

Idaho effective

Rent is HUD Fair Market Rent where available, otherwise a market estimate; price is a market estimate. Cap-rate and tax are the defaults TrueCap applies — enter a specific address for exact, auto-filled numbers.

Sources & methodology. These are screening defaults and market estimates — not an appraisal, and not financial, tax, or legal advice. Verify rents, taxes, insurance, and local landlord/tenant law against the county assessor and your state's landlord-tenant statute before relying on them.

Data: HUD Fair Market Rent · FRED 30-yr mortgage rate · Tax Foundation (property tax) · Updated June 2026

Metro-level estimates — precision is lower at the neighborhood and parcel level; pull a specific address for exact, auto-filled figures. Reviewed by the TrueCap team. See our full methodology.

Is Nampa a good place to buy rentals?

Boise-area growth at a discount with better day-one numbers; demand is strong and appreciation has been notable.

See the full Idahoinvesting guide — taxes, landlord law & top metros →

Neighborhoods to look at in Nampa

South Nampa

Newer SFRs, family renters, low vacancy.

Caldwell

Adjacent; affordable, growth, value.

Neighborhood notes are starting points, not recommendations — always underwrite the specific property.

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