Last updated on June 13, 2026

Average rent in
Idaho Falls, ID

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Idaho Falls, ID rent slipped 1.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,281/month. Renters today are paying $42 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as of June 2026.

  • Compared to national trends

    Idaho Falls is 34.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The city offers a smaller market with 170 total rentals and a mix of apartments and houses for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for a median of $2,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $795/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,100/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,450/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,200/month in Idaho Falls. This range covers the main bedroom tiers available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Idaho Falls climbed 300.0% year over year, a large divergence from the citywide decline. This segment's sharp increase contrasts with the overall market trend of a modest rent slip.

Median rent

Median rent in Idaho Falls

$1,281/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Idaho Falls is $1,281 per month as of June 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $669 less per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Idaho Falls

170

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Idaho Falls rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Idaho Falls, ID

Average rent prices in Idaho Falls have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Idaho Falls, ID

Rent prices in Idaho Falls vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Idaho Falls is $999, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Idaho Falls run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,040.

Listings

Studio

$2,200

13%

99%

1 bedroom

$795

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,100

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,450

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

99%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Idaho Falls, 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 Idaho Falls, ID compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Idaho Falls and Ammon by all bedroom counts and property types.

Idaho Falls

Median rent price$1,281
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Idaho Falls, ID is 29% lower than the median rent in Ammon, ID.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Ammon

$1,795

increased by5%
Last year
Ashton

$1,550

N/A
Last year
Blackfoot

$1,075

increased by18%
Last year
Chubbuck

$1,090

decreased by4%
Last year
Driggs

$2,750

increased by8%
Last year
Pocatello

$999

increased by4%
Last year

Cost of living in Idaho Falls, ID

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services10% lower
Groceries5% lower
Health4% higher
Housing41% lower
Transportation2% higher
Utilities17% lower

Discover rentals in Idaho Falls, ID

3354 E Iona Rd #5 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Idaho Falls

2 beds

1 bath

$750

$700

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 27

450 H St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Idaho Falls

450 H St #2, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 19

448 H St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Idaho Falls

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available May 26

437 W. Crowley St. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

437 W. Crowley St.

437 W Crowley St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Idaho Falls, ID

Quick answers to common questions about the Idaho Falls rental market.

How much is rent in Idaho Falls?

The average rent in Idaho Falls is $1,281 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Idaho Falls?

Average rent prices in Idaho Falls have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Idaho Falls rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Idaho Falls is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $669 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Idaho Falls?

To comfortably afford rent in Idaho Falls, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Idaho Falls?

Idaho Falls one-bedroom apartments average around $840 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 per month. These figures represent current market rates across the city's rental inventory.

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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1195 E 15th St, Idaho Falls, ID 83404, USA
2134 Saint Clair Rd, Idaho Falls, ID 83404, USA
1249 S Emerson Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83404, USA
251 Garden St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402, USA
283 Kimberly Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, USA
2940 Sunnybrook Ln, Idaho Falls, ID 83404, USA
307 H St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402, USA
461 1/2 I St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402, USA
576 College St, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, USA
6066 N Silver Fox Rd, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, USA
6965 S 9th W, Idaho Falls, ID 83402, USA
705 Eve Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, USA
720 Kimberly Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, USA
725 Lomax St, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, USA
736 Whittier St, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, USA
976 Canyon Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402, USA
1602 North Stevens Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, USA
520 N Water Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402, USA
1135 Arrow Point Ln, Idaho Falls, ID 83404, USA
1165 Canal Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402, USA