Average Rent in Idaho Falls, ID (2026)

Typical asking rent in Idaho Falls is $1,422. Across the 3 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,294 to $1,590, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of September 2026.

Median rent
$1,422
Average rent
$1,435
Lowest ZIP
$1,294
Highest ZIP
$1,590

Rent by ZIP code in Idaho Falls

ZIP codeCountyTypical rentvs city median
83404Bonneville County$1,590+12%
83401Bonneville County$1,4220%
83402Bonneville County$1,294-9%

Rent by bedroom count in Idaho Falls

Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Bonneville County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.

Unit sizeFY2027 Fair Market RentChange from FY2026
Studio$1,013-2.0%
1 bedroom$1,064-2.8%
2 bedroom$1,274-2.4%
3 bedroom$1,764-2.8%
4 bedroom$2,129-2.7%

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.

Is rent going up or down in Idaho Falls?

Typical rent across Bonneville County is $1,440 as of September 2026. That is up 2.2% from a year earlier and up 18.2% over five years.

YearTypical rent, Bonneville CountyChange
2021$1,266+22.0%
2022$1,317+4.0%
2023$1,329+1.0%
2024$1,373+3.3%
2025$1,422+3.5%
2026 (through September)$1,440+1.3%

Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.

Idaho Falls rent questions

What is the average rent in Idaho Falls, ID?
Typical asking rent in Idaho Falls is $1,422 a month as of September 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,294 to $1,590.
How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Idaho Falls?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Bonneville County is $1,274 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,064 and a three bedroom is $1,764. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
Is rent going up or down in Idaho Falls?
Rent is rising. Typical rent in Bonneville County is $1,440 as of September 2026, up 2.2% from a year earlier.
What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Idaho Falls?
ZIP 83402 has the lowest typical asking rent in Idaho Falls at $1,294 a month, compared with $1,422 for the city overall.
How much income do you need to rent in Idaho Falls?
Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Idaho Falls rent of $1,422, that is about $4,266 a month, or $51,192 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.

How to use these numbers

These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.

If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Idaho Falls sits in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area.

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Would a rental in Idaho Falls cash flow?

Start the analyzer with the Idaho Falls median rent of $1,422 and add a real purchase price to see cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return.