Last updated on August 14, 2026

Average rent in
Caldwell, ID

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Caldwell rent stands today

    Caldwell, ID rent rose 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters today are paying $447 more per month on average than last year, and the median rent has returned to the peak level of $1,750/month in August 2026.

  • Caldwell sits 19.5% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros. The city has 102 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In Caldwell, studios rent around $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,195/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,450/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,995/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,448/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,995/month, while apartments sit at $1,450/month, reflecting the inventory split of about two-thirds apartments and one-third houses.

Median rent

Median rent in Caldwell

$1,550/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Caldwell is $1,550 per month as of August 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $375 less per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Caldwell

102

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Caldwell rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Caldwell run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,445.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

32%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,195

5%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,450

4%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,995

4%

32%

4 bedroom

$2,447

19%

72%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,447

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

72%

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$1,550
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by14%

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

1716 Blaine St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Caldwell

House 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 $1,550 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Caldwell?

Average rent prices in Caldwell have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Caldwell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Caldwell is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 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 $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Caldwell average around $1,200/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,430/month.

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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