Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Mountain Home, ID

Median rent

Median rent in Mountain Home

$1,725/mo

increased by50%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mountain Home is $1,725 per month as of June 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $225 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mountain Home

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home, ID

Average rent prices in Mountain Home have increased by 29% over the last month and have increased by 50% 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 Mountain Home, ID

Rent prices in Mountain Home vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mountain Home is $1,200, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Mountain Home run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

1 bedroom

$750

15%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

13%

3 bedroom

$2,000

5%

13%

4 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mountain Home, 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 Mountain Home, ID compare to other cities?

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

Mountain Home

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by12%

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 Mountain Home, ID is 1% higher than the median rent in Boise City, ID.

Discover rentals in Mountain Home, ID

460 N 3rd W #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Mountain Home

460 North 3rd West - 1

460 N 3rd W #1, Mountain Home, ID 83647

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

210 South 4th East Street - A #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mountain Home

210 S 4th E - A

210 South 4th East Street - A #A, Mountain Home, ID 83647

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

1005 E 9th S #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Mountain Home

1005 East 9th South - 1

1005 E 9th S #1, Mountain Home, ID 83647

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

Available Jun 30

235 1/2 S 10th E #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mountain Home

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 19

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Frequently asked questions for Mountain Home, ID

Quick answers to common questions about the Mountain Home rental market.

How much is rent in Mountain Home?

The average rent in Mountain Home is $1,725 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mountain Home?

Average rent prices in Mountain Home have increased by 29% over the last month and have increased by 50% since last year.

How does Mountain Home rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mountain Home is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mountain Home?

To comfortably afford rent in Mountain Home, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Mountain Home?

Mountain Home, ID rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $930 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. One-bedroom rents have increased 8.0% from the previous year, making them one of the stronger performing segments in the local market.

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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