Last updated on July 3, 2026

Average rent in
Pocatello, ID

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Pocatello, ID rent rose 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $999/month. Renters today are paying $27 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.

  • Pocatello sits 48.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 191 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Pocatello rent for $650/month, 1-bedrooms for $690/month, 2-bedrooms for $995/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,799/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    In Pocatello, ID, Old Town rents rose 15.0% year over year to $800/month across 33 rentals, contrasting with declines in Alameda (-8.2%) and Lewis And Clark (-11.3%). This divergence shows localized shifts within a broadly stable citywide market.

Median rent

Median rent in Pocatello

$999/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pocatello is $999 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $951 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pocatello

191

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pocatello rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Pocatello, ID

Average rent prices in Pocatello have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Pocatello, ID

Rent prices in Pocatello vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pocatello is $899, whereas a house costs $1,324. 1-bedroom apartments in Pocatello run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $930.

Listings

Studio

$650

3%

3%

1 bedroom

$690

7%

1%

2 bedroom

$995

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$1,799

2%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$690

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

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

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

Pocatello

Median rent price$999
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,747
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pocatello, ID is 43% lower than the median rent in Ammon, ID.

Discover rentals in Pocatello, ID

200 S Main St #H5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Old Town apartment for rent in Pocatello

200 S Main St #H5, Pocatello, ID 83204

Studio

0 baths

$325

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 22

809 S 4th Ave #4A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Whittier apartment for rent in Pocatello

1 bed

1 bath

$340

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 5

809 S 4th Ave #4C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Whittier apartment for rent in Pocatello

1 bed

1 bath

$340

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 8

805 S 3rd Ave #B1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Whittier apartment for rent in Pocatello

805 S 3rd Ave #B1, Pocatello, ID 83201

1 bed

1 bath

$340

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 24

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Frequently asked questions for Pocatello, ID

Quick answers to common questions about the Pocatello rental market.

How much is rent in Pocatello?

The average rent in Pocatello is $999 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pocatello?

Average rent prices in Pocatello have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Pocatello rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pocatello is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $951 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pocatello?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Pocatello are Old Town ($799/mo), Whittier ($800/mo), and Bonneville ($950/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pocatello?

To comfortably afford rent in Pocatello, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Pocatello's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $720 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $990 per month. These figures represent the current market conditions 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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