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Ammon

Pop. 19,064·13th most expensive in Idaho·Ammon rents are up 10.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,636/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.6%
Month-over-Month
-4.4%
vs US Median
-$329
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Ammon · $1,636
More affordable than 67% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,636/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$65,000/yr
Local median income
$86,121/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ammon's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,510
3 BR
$2,120
4 BR+
$2,540
Research median
$1,510/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,632/yr
At $1,636/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.6% YoY, -4.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ammon, ID is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 42.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,064
Median income
$86,121
Median age
32.9
Renters
30.9%
Age distribution
30.7%
21.5%
26.2%
13.2%
Under 1830.7%
18–3421.5%
35–5426.2%
55–648.4%
65+13.2%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
87.7%
White87.7%
Hispanic11.6%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
17.3%
35.8%
42.9%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma17.3%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+42.9%
Housing tenure
69.1%
30.9%
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Ammon, ID has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,572 → $1,636
up 4.1%
Income
$68,131 → $86,121
up 26.4%
Population
17,401 → 19,064
up 9.6%
Renter share
26.8% → 30.9%
+4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
36.9% → 42.9%
+6.0 pts

Rent in Ammon, ID has climbed 4.1% since 2023, going from about $1,572 per month to roughly $1,636 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,131 in 2021 to $86,121 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 22.3 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 17,401 to 19,064 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.6% change. About 30.9% of households rent today, against 26.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 36.9% to 42.9%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Ammon, ID market of 2023.

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Ammon rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ammon is $1,636/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,190/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,510/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,250/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,120/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($86,121/yr), Ammon ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ammon an affordable city for renters?

Ammon is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,636/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($86,121/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ammon falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Ammon?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,636/mo in Ammon. The local median household income is $86,121/yr, meaning the typical Ammon household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ammon?

Rent in Ammon has increased 10.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Ammon rent compare to other cities in Idaho?

Ammon is middle-of-the-pack for Idaho for rent, ranking #13 out of 24 tracked cities at $1,636/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ammon?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ammon ($1,636/mo): Shelley ($925/mo), Rexburg ($1,124/mo), Chubbuck ($1,232/mo).

What percentage of Ammon residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.9% of Ammon households are renters, while 69.1% are owner-occupied. Ammon leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ammon rent compare to the national average?

Ammon's median rent of $1,636/mo is $329 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Idaho, it ranks #13 out of 24 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,636/mo, rent takes ~23% of Ammon's median household income ($86,121/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ammon 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8%
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