How much does it cost to rent in Burley, ID?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Burley, ID is $1,200. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Burley cheaper than other Idaho cities?

Burley is among the more affordable cities in Idaho, ranking #20 out of 24 cities at $1,200/mo.

When was Burley rent data last updated?

Burley rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Burley

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Pop. 11,958·20th most expensive in Idaho·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$1,200/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

-6.8%

vs US Median

-$765

Falling (Monthly)

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Burley · $1,200

More affordable than 92% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

21% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,200/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$48,000/yr

Local median income

$67,468/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Burley's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$710

1 BR

$720

2 BR

$930

3 BR

$1,310

4 BR+

$1,540

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

$14,400/yr

At $1,200/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

Burley, ID is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

11,958

Median income

$67,468

Median age

31.2

Renters

38.9%

Age distribution

28.8%

24.4%

24%

14.4%

Under 1828.8%

18–3424.4%

35–5424%

55–648.5%

65+14.4%

Gender

52.4%

47.6%

Male52.4%

Female47.6%

Race & ethnicity

63.1%

34.5%

White63.1%

Black0.6%

Hispanic34.5%

Other1.4%

Education (25+)

15.5%

28.2%

40.4%

15.9%

No HS diploma15.5%

HS diploma28.2%

Some college40.4%

Bachelor's+15.9%

Housing tenure

61.1%

38.9%

Owner61.1%

Renter38.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Burley, ID has changed in 5 years

Income

$52,086 → $67,468

up 29.5%

Population

11,274 → 11,958

up 6.1%

Renter share

39.1% → 38.9%

-0.2 pts

Bachelor's+

16.5% → 15.9%

-0.6 pts

Median age

30.4 → 31.2

+0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $52,086 to $67,468 across the same window, up 29.5% versus 2021. Census counts show Burley, ID adding about 684 residents over the five-year window, up 6.1% on net.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Burley on your salary?

At $1,200/mo, how Burley rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $84,087/yr · Rent = 17.1% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $59,701/yr · Rent = 24.1% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $68,770/yr · Rent = 20.9% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $122,918/yr · Rent = 11.7% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $157,058/yr · Rent = 9.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $55,901/yr · Rent = 25.8% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $50,472/yr · Rent = 28.5% income

affordable

Electrician

Avg $62,211/yr · Rent = 23.1% income

affordable

By apartment size

Burley rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Burley. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Burley, ID

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Burley is $1,200/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $710/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $720/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,310/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($67,468/yr), Burley ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Burley an affordable city for renters?

Burley is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,200/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($67,468/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Burley falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Burley?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,200/mo in Burley. The local median household income is $67,468/yr, meaning the typical Burley household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Burley?

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

How does Burley rent compare to other cities in Idaho?

Burley is one of the more affordable cities in Idaho for rent, ranking #20 out of 24 tracked cities at $1,200/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Burley?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Burley ($1,200/mo): Blackfoot ($988/mo), Pocatello ($1,063/mo).

What percentage of Burley residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.9% of Burley households are renters, while 61.1% are owner-occupied. Burley leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.