Average Rent in Idaho

Rental market overview for Idaho, powered by HUD and Census data.

Median Rent

$941

Median Income

$61,110

Rent Burden

28.1%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Affordability

Idaho: 28.1% rent burden, near the 30% affordability threshold.

<25% 25 to 30%>30%

Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in Idaho

Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.

Cities in Idaho by median income and median rent
City	Median income	Median rent	Rent burden
Boise City	$76,402	$1,223	27.7%
Meridian	$93,296	$1,548	29.9%
Nampa	$67,346	$1,201	28.0%
Idaho Falls	$66,463	$931	27.5%
Caldwell	$65,259	$1,012	30.8%
Pocatello	$56,115	$790	25.5%
Coeur d'Alene	$65,786	$1,212	31.7%
Twin Falls	$58,024	$952	30.3%
Post Falls	$71,042	$1,186	30.2%
Rexburg	$46,286	$900	33.0%
Lewiston	$63,109	$890	30.2%
Eagle	$114,271	$1,754	31.2%
Moscow	$53,679	$868	29.7%
Kuna	$83,960	$1,630	21.3%
Ammon	$76,471	$1,113	23.1%
Mountain Home	$53,108	$997	28.4%
Hayden	$72,227	$1,398	34.7%
Chubbuck	$69,992	$931	26.5%
Jerome	$59,656	$862	23.8%
Blackfoot	$57,951	$767	25.6%
Garden City	$61,548	$1,132	31.4%
Star	$88,625	$1,246	23.5%
Burley	$58,889	$871	27.6%
Middleton	$68,947	$1,060	33.7%
Rathdrum	$80,934	$1,189	31.0%
Hailey	$77,035	$1,095	28.8%
Sandpoint	$60,208	$1,039	30.4%
Payette	$51,477	$792	23.7%
Emmett	$54,575	$804	29.5%
Fruitland	$64,167	$939	28.3%
Rupert	$53,348	$756	28.7%
Weiser	$41,491	$852	40.6%
Preston	$51,914	$764	22.8%
Rigby	$73,807	$915	19.6%
Shelley	$64,783	$1,006	27.1%
Kimberly	$72,063	$979	19.8%
Buhl	$51,307	$628	26.0%
American Falls	$55,465	$693	17.9%
McCall	$57,788	$968	35.3%
St. Anthony	$44,313	$688	32.1%
Gooding	$42,470	$829	35.2%
Heyburn	$61,443	$958	24.3%
Lincoln	$77,623	$1,118	29.1%
Hidden Springs	$152,328	$1,917	51.0%
Ketchum	$87,478	$1,370	25.8%
Grangeville	$47,572	$787	36.0%
Orofino	$51,518	$930	31.5%
Mountain Home AFB	$60,764	$1,546	28.9%
Salmon	$45,130	$706	37.0%
Soda Springs	$44,301	$693	39.4%
Homedale	$50,125	$885	30.4%
Wendell	$46,875	$827	27.7%
Victor	$70,923	$1,046	36.1%
Bonners Ferry	$46,667	$841	27.1%
Bellevue	$70,089	$1,083	22.4%
Driggs	$86,587	$1,067	25.4%
Dalton Gardens	$87,902	$835	41.6%
St. Maries	$47,564	$775	31.9%
Spirit Lake	$61,625	$1,071	26.5%
Kellogg	$38,316	$913	37.1%
Malad City	$68,594	$825	32.5%
Priest River	$49,868	$696	27.6%
Sugar City	$56,439	$1,164	26.4%
Pinehurst	$52,109	$894	26.5%
Parma	$48,702	$943	24.1%
Shoshone	$44,375	$831	23.3%
Wilder	$54,375	$740	29.2%
New Plymouth	$57,250	$873	21.7%
Ucon	$81,771	$906	37.5%
Osburn	$41,833	$716	28.3%
Tyhee	$90,677	$1,007	43.2%
Hansen	$41,625	$732	24.7%
Grace	$69,858	$625	9.0%
Sun Valley	$67,386	$2,162	23.4%
Ashton	$62,819	$781	21.8%
Paul	$59,853	$721	16.2%
Glenns Ferry	$36,413	$618	26.9%
Lapwai	$58,558	$924	22.7%
Moyie Springs	$59,096	$685	14.1%
Marsing	$55,192	$608	14.1%
Carey	$50,000	$1,034	19.2%
Cottonwood	$55,147	$844	20.0%
Kamiah	$34,803	$552	26.6%
Genesee	$77,266	$1,250	27.1%
Ponderay	$42,670	$899	32.3%
Hagerman	$66,250	$954	22.5%
Cascade	$48,700	$1,010	51.0%
Groveland	$54,115	$1,170	25.0%
Plummer	$50,227	$926	32.0%
Kootenai	$68,750	$1,568	23.2%
Hazelton	$44,468	$633	24.8%
Wallace	$49,052	$726	22.0%
McCammon	$74,583	$803	23.2%
Greenleaf	$56,289	$1,504	38.6%
Clark Fork	$47,411	$1,080	18.9%
Inkom	$68,594	$1,131	27.5%
Troy	$74,444	$905	25.2%
Hauser	$54,875	$1,094	20.0%
Teton	$57,083	$883	20.0%
Potlatch	$58,125	$870	37.0%
Franklin	$58,370	$1,021	28.3%
Challis	$35,921	$592	31.3%
Downey	$43,125	$862	51.0%
Ririe	$61,591	$1,000	16.7%
Oakley	$77,500	$767	29.2%
Horseshoe Bend	$50,809	$784	19.8%
Athol	$48,500	$850	32.3%
Hayden Lake	$111,094	$1,977	25.3%
Menan	$68,750	$1,096	37.5%
Georgetown	$70,417	$1,018	20.6%
Arco	$35,585	$527	37.5%
Clifton	$96,750	$763	20.5%
Smelterville	$46,078	$805	41.3%
Paris	$76,750	$868	44.3%
Dover	$90,875	$1,625	22.9%
Mullan	$56,250	$1,000	30.0%
Idaho City	$42,361	$729	28.0%
Council	$42,222	$790	23.5%
Notus	$73,250	$1,051	30.8%
Kooskia	$37,292	$675	30.7%
Melba	$42,147	$861	31.5%
Mackay	$39,848	$967	29.2%
Juliaetta	$54,135	$1,044	38.4%
Dubois	$52,625	$725	30.6%
Weston	$80,000	$1,063	19.6%
Nezperce	$55,625	$625	26.7%
Firth	$64,583	$917	27.3%
Richfield	$54,167	$678	27.3%
Dayton	$81,667	$1,125	N/A
Deary	$73,250	$941	22.1%
Craigmont	$55,139	$917	22.5%
Declo	$48,438	$1,059	24.5%
Newdale	$82,500	$1,125	37.5%
Grand View	$39,722	$643	21.9%
Oldtown	$54,620	$811	20.6%
Mud Lake	$52,206	$1,067	22.4%
Fairfield	$77,083	$992	32.5%
Roberts	$45,156	$430	19.4%
Lewisville	$68,750	$833	12.5%
Basalt	$72,917	$1,036	27.5%
Eden	$32,125	$806	14.2%
Culdesac	$44,375	$905	32.1%
Tetonia	$54,931	$1,125	31.5%
Pierce	$44,643	$500	21.9%
Hollister	$55,833	$900	24.6%
Albion	$64,922	$964	14.8%
Weippe	$27,422	$500	23.6%
Bancroft	$76,250	$1,050	17.1%
Wardner	$34,643	$1,100	44.5%
Kendrick	$63,333	$912	21.9%
Dietrich	$71,250	$950	27.5%
New Meadows	$60,278	$792	20.4%
Lava Hot Springs	$45,000	$783	35.0%
Bliss	$64,545	$579	23.0%
Harrison	$75,833	$795	31.3%
Midvale	$53,333	$725	30.0%
Winchester	$44,167	$740	21.7%
Worley	$41,563	$900	14.6%
Riggins	$31,250	$725	39.4%
Hammett	$27,445	$944	17.8%
East Hope	$71,500	$1,125	23.3%
Castleford	$33,750	$910	22.2%
Ferdinand	$45,000	$663	24.2%
Minidoka	$37,946	$1,097	36.9%
Peck	$52,917	$785	19.2%
Stites	$31,250	$806	51.0%
Huetter	$36,282	$781	28.2%
Leadore	$28,942	$1,063	26.7%
Tensed	$23,750	$419	25.8%

How Idaho Compares to the National Average

Median Rent

$941▼ 31.1%

Rent Burden

28.1%▼ 7.3%

Vacancy Rate

18.1%▲ 110.8%

Idaho Rental Market Overview

Idaho has approximately 232 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 24.9% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $941, which is 31% lower than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)

The average Idaho renter spends approximately 28.1% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests the state is generally in line with or more affordable than national averages. (Source: Census ACS)

With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 18.1%, the Idaho rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)

Rent Burden Distribution Across Idaho Cities

35% of cities in Idaho have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.

City count by rent burden bracket for Idaho
Burden bracket	Number of cities
Under 25%	65
25 to 30%	47
30 to 35%	31
35% and up	29

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most Affordable Cities

Most Expensive Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

American Falls: median rent of $693, median income of $55,465, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 17.9%. (Source: Census ACS)

Rigby: median rent of $915, median income of $73,807, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 19.6%. (Source: Census ACS)

Kimberly: median rent of $979, median income of $72,063, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 19.8%. (Source: Census ACS)

Kuna: median rent of $1,630, median income of $83,960, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 21.3%. (Source: Census ACS)

Bellevue: median rent of $1,083, median income of $70,089, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 22.4%. (Source: Census ACS)

Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):

Hidden Springs: median rent of $1,917, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Dalton Gardens: median rent of $835, with a rent burden of approximately 41.6%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Weiser: median rent of $852, with a rent burden of approximately 40.6%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Soda Springs: median rent of $693, with a rent burden of approximately 39.4%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Kellogg: median rent of $913, with a rent burden of approximately 37.1%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom

HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.

Population vs Median Rent in Idaho

In Idaho, larger cities tend to have higher rents than smaller towns.

Renting in Idaho: What to Know

Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within Idaho. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within Idaho may have additional local tenant protections.

Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.

Idaho Rental Market Trends

Rent trends for Idaho are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.

Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)

Cities in Idaho

232 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

Showing top 50 of 232 by population

City	Population	Median Rent	Rent Burden	FMR (2BR)
Boise City	234,192	$1,223	27.7%	N/A
Meridian	119,872	$1,548	29.9%	N/A
Nampa	102,598	$1,201	28.0%	N/A
Idaho Falls	65,685	$931	27.5%	N/A
Caldwell	61,212	$1,012	30.8%	N/A
Pocatello	56,582	$790	25.5%	N/A
Coeur d'Alene	54,599	$1,212	31.7%	N/A
Twin Falls	52,315	$952	30.3%	N/A
Post Falls	40,002	$1,186	30.2%	N/A
Rexburg	38,803	$900	33.0%	N/A
Lewiston	34,270	$890	30.2%	N/A
Eagle	30,635	$1,754	31.2%	N/A
Moscow	25,616	$868	29.7%	N/A
Kuna	24,845	$1,630	21.3%	N/A
Ammon	17,921	$1,113	23.1%	N/A
Mountain Home	16,026	$997	28.4%	N/A
Hayden	15,703	$1,398	34.7%	N/A
Chubbuck	15,638	$931	26.5%	N/A
Jerome	12,482	$862	23.8%	N/A
Blackfoot	12,349	$767	25.6%	N/A
Garden City	12,301	$1,132	31.4%	N/A
Star	11,971	$1,246	23.5%	N/A
Burley	11,506	$871	27.6%	N/A
Middleton	9,614	$1,060	33.7%	N/A
Rathdrum	9,556	$1,189	31.0%	N/A
Hailey	9,238	$1,095	28.8%	N/A
Sandpoint	8,899	$1,039	30.4%	N/A
Payette	8,182	$792	23.7%	N/A
Emmett	7,694	$804	29.5%	N/A
Fruitland	6,169	$939	28.3%	N/A
Rupert	6,066	$756	28.7%	N/A
Weiser	5,678	$852	40.6%	N/A
Preston	5,668	$764	22.8%	N/A
Rigby	5,097	$915	19.6%	N/A
Shelley	4,878	$1,006	27.1%	N/A
Kimberly	4,696	$979	19.8%	N/A
Buhl	4,577	$628	26.0%	N/A
American Falls	4,573	$693	17.9%	N/A
McCall	3,731	$968	35.3%	N/A
St. Anthony	3,730	$688	32.1%	N/A
Gooding	3,673	$829	35.2%	N/A
Heyburn	3,640	$958	24.3%	N/A
Lincoln	3,638	$1,118	29.1%	N/A
Hidden Springs	3,584	$1,917	51.0%	N/A
Ketchum	3,490	$1,370	25.8%	N/A
Grangeville	3,369	$787	36.0%	N/A
Orofino	3,251	$930	31.5%	N/A
Mountain Home AFB	3,184	$1,546	28.9%	N/A
Salmon	3,147	$706	37.0%	N/A
Soda Springs	3,124	$693	39.4%	N/A

Data Sources

**Data Sources:**

U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence

Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.

StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.

Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.