Last updated on August 18, 2026

Average rent in
Pocatello, ID

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Pocatello, ID rent slipped 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $975/month. Renters today are paying $42 less per month on average than last year as rents cooled from the peak of $1,025/month in September 2025.

  • Pocatello sits 49.4% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Idaho.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Pocatello run around $665/month, 1-bedrooms around $775/month, and 2-bedrooms around $950/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,175/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,937/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Pocatello

$975/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pocatello is $975 per month as of August 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pocatello

128

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pocatello rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,362. 1-bedroom apartments in Pocatello run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$665

32%

10%

1 bedroom

$775

3%

14%

2 bedroom

$950

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,175

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$1,937

4%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$665

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,937

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

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$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,622
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pocatello, ID is 40% lower than the median rent in Ammon, ID.

Discover rentals in Pocatello, ID

711 S 4th Ave #B6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Whittier apartment for rent in Pocatello

711 S 4th Ave #B6, Pocatello, ID 83201

1 bed

1 bath

$365

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 2

534 North 5th Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

534 North 5th Avenue

534 N 5th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201

2 beds

1 bath

$700–$1,000

Apartment for rent

628 S 9th - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

628 S 9th

628 S 9th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

1136 S 2nd Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Whittier apartment for rent in Pocatello

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 31

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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 $975 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pocatello?

Average rent prices in Pocatello have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased 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 $950 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pocatello?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Pocatello are Old Town ($799/mo), Alameda ($825/mo), and Whittier ($850/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pocatello?

To comfortably afford rent in Pocatello, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Late fall and winter months offer the best rental deals in Pocatello, with November seeing the lowest rents and December being the least competitive month for apartment hunting.

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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