Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Idaho Falls, ID

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Idaho Falls, ID rent slipped 7.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,296/month. Renters today are paying $47 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Idaho Falls sits 32.8% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value with 184 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Idaho Falls run around $585/month, 1-bedrooms around $750/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,072/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,598/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,275/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Idaho Falls

$1,296/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Idaho Falls is $1,296 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $633 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Idaho Falls

184

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls, ID

Average rent prices in Idaho Falls have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 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 $995, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Idaho Falls run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,040.

Listings

Studio

$585

2%

58%

1 bedroom

$750

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,072

8%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,597

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,275

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$585

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

58%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,072

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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$1,296
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Idaho Falls, ID is 21% lower than the median rent in Ammon, ID.

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

490 Park Ave #05 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Idaho Falls

Studio

0.5 baths

$350

House for rent

Available Jul 9

450 H St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Idaho Falls

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 14

1d ago

7.7

Very good

2001 West Broadway Street

2001 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

2 beds

1 bath

$750–$800

Apartment for rent

975 Eve Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Idaho Falls

2 beds

1 bath

$950

$850

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 8

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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 $1,296 per month as of July 25, 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 7% since last year.

How does Idaho Falls rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Idaho Falls is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $633 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 $52,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Idaho Falls average around $820/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,170/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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