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Blackfoot

Pop. 12,782·24th most expensive in Idaho·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$988/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.8%
vs US Median
-$977
Falling (Monthly)
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Blackfoot · $988
More affordable than 98% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $988/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$40,000/yr
Local median income
$64,032/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Blackfoot's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$710
1 BR
$710
2 BR
$930
3 BR
$1,310
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$930/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
$11,856/yr
At $988/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Blackfoot, ID is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,782
Median income
$64,032
Median age
34.7
Renters
30.1%
Age distribution
27.2%
23.2%
20.5%
12.5%
16.5%
Under 1827.2%
18–3423.2%
35–5420.5%
55–6412.5%
65+16.5%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
81.2%
18.6%
White81.2%
Hispanic18.6%
Education (25+)
35.1%
29.6%
24.7%
No HS diploma10.6%
HS diploma35.1%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+24.7%
Housing tenure
69.9%
30.1%
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Blackfoot, ID has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,971 → $64,032
up 23.2%
Population
12,106 → 12,782
up 5.6%
Renter share
34.9% → 30.1%
-4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
22.5% → 24.7%
+2.2 pts
Median age
33.8 → 34.7
+0.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Blackfoot, ID now reports about $64,032, up from $51,971 in 2021. Census counts show Blackfoot, ID adding about 676 residents over the five-year window, up 5.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 34.9% to 30.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 22.5% to 24.7% across the same window.

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About renting in Blackfoot, ID

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Blackfoot is $988/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $710/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $710/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,310/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($64,032/yr), Blackfoot ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackfoot an affordable city for renters?

Blackfoot is considered very affordable for renters. At $988/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($64,032/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Blackfoot falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Blackfoot?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $988/mo in Blackfoot. The local median household income is $64,032/yr, meaning the typical Blackfoot household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Blackfoot?

Rent in Blackfoot has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Blackfoot rent compare to other cities in Idaho?

Blackfoot is one of the more affordable cities in Idaho for rent, ranking #24 out of 24 tracked cities at $988/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Blackfoot?

Shelley is nearby and more affordable at $925/mo, which is $63 less than Blackfoot.

What percentage of Blackfoot residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.1% of Blackfoot households are renters, while 69.9% are owner-occupied. Blackfoot leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Blackfoot rent compare to the national average?

Blackfoot's median rent of $988/mo is $977 (50%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Idaho, it ranks #24 out of 24 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $988/mo, rent takes ~19% of Blackfoot's median household income ($64,032/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Blackfoot 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8%
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