Highest Rent in Idaho

Top 34 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — Idaho

1 Eagle $1,753

2 Meridian $1,714

3 Hayden $1,676

4 Kuna $1,647

5 Star $1,622

6 Rathdrum $1,412

7 Boise City $1,359

8 Nampa $1,340

9 Coeur d'Alene $1,328

10 Post Falls $1,313

11 Garden City $1,206

12 Hailey $1,196

13 Ammon $1,175

14 Caldwell $1,135

15 Middleton $1,077

16 Mountain Home $1,061

17 Sandpoint $1,047

18 Rigby $1,035

19 Twin Falls $1,011

20 Idaho Falls $992

21 Rexburg $959

22 Fruitland $950

23 Lewiston $938

24 Burley $920

25 Chubbuck $917

26 Weiser $908

27 Moscow $902

28 Jerome $900

29 Pocatello $861

30 Emmett $854

31 Payette $846

32 Rupert $835

33 Blackfoot $798

34 Preston $794

Cities with the highest rents in Idaho reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Eagle leads with a median rent of $1,753 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

1. Renters in Eagle pay $1,753/month — that's $21,036 per year on housing alone.
2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income — in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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