According to the most recent data from Zillow, the average rent in Idaho for December 2020 is $1,400. With an averge apartment size of 1,447 sqft, the average price per square foot in Idaho is $0.967.
Compared to the national average of $1,650, Idaho rent costs -15.2% less. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Idaho ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
As you would expect, the median price for rent in Idaho increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. Studios rent the cheapest in Idaho clocking in at $0, while a four bedroom rental will set you back $1,650 per month.
We think the best deal comes in the form of a two bedroom for $1,010 per month, however, if you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 4-bedroom rental for $412/room/month.
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Idaho has experienced a $1 change in rent over the past month going from $1,399 to $1,400. That change comes out to 0.1%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed $0 in the past month or 0.0%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2010 for Idaho:
Over the past year, the average rent in Idaho changed $50 from $1,350 to $1,400. A change of $50 means that rents changed 3.7% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of $5 in the past year or 0.3%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2011 for Idaho:
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Median Rent: $1,246
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