Last updated on June 29, 2026

Average rent in
Caldwell, ID

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Caldwell, ID rent rose 6.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,598/month. Renters today are paying $446 more per month on average than last year, and rents have returned to the peak level seen in June 2026.

  • Caldwell sits 18.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 135 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In Caldwell, studios rent for around $1,250/month and 1-bedrooms for $1,200/month, while 2-bedrooms sit at $1,447/month and larger units reach $2,000/month for 3-bed and $2,500/month for 4+ beds. Houses command a median of $2,045/month compared to $1,447/month for apartments.

Median rent

Median rent in Caldwell

$1,597/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Caldwell is $1,597 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $352 less per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Caldwell

135

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Caldwell rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Caldwell, ID

Average rent prices in Caldwell have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Caldwell, ID

Rent prices in Caldwell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Caldwell is $1,447, whereas a house costs $2,045. 1-bedroom apartments in Caldwell run $1,138 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,445.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

42%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

18%

2 bedroom

$1,447

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,000

12%

31%

4 bedroom

$2,500

3%

57%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

42%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,447

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

57%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Caldwell, ID, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Caldwell, ID compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Caldwell and Boise City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Caldwell

Median rent price$1,597
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,708
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Caldwell, ID is 6% lower than the median rent in Boise City, ID.

Discover rentals in Caldwell, ID

418 S 9th AveSuite C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Caldwell

9th Avenue - 418 Ste C

418 S 9th AveSuite C, Caldwell, ID 83605

Studio

0 baths

$350

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

1421 Hope Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Caldwell

Apartment for rent

808 Cleveland Blvd #1-205 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Caldwell

Cleveland Square Offering Over 55 and Affordable

808 Cleveland Blvd #1-205, Caldwell, ID 83605

2 beds

1 bath

$1,056

Apartment for rent

725 S 16th Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Caldwell

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Caldwell, ID

Quick answers to common questions about the Caldwell rental market.

How much is rent in Caldwell?

The average rent in Caldwell is $1,597 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Caldwell?

Average rent prices in Caldwell have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Caldwell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Caldwell is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $352 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Caldwell?

To comfortably afford rent in Caldwell, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Caldwell?

Caldwell's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across all property types in the city.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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