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

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Caldwell, ID is $1,729. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Caldwell cheaper than other Idaho cities?

Caldwell falls in the middle range for Idaho, ranking #12 out of 24 cities at $1,729/mo.

When was Caldwell rent data last updated?

Caldwell 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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Caldwell

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Pop. 66,516·12th most expensive in Idaho·Caldwell rents are up 13.5% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,729/mo

Year-over-Year

+13.5%

Month-over-Month

-0.2%

vs US Median

-$236

Stable (Monthly)

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Caldwell · $1,729

More affordable than 59% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

28% of income

AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,729/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$69,000/yr

Local median income

$73,058/yr

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,180

1 BR

$1,395

2 BR

$1,675

3 BR

$2,345

4 BR+

$2,805

Research median

$1,675/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

$20,748/yr

At $1,729/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 13.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+13.5% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Caldwell, ID is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

66,516

Median income

$73,058

Median age

31.5

Renters

27%

Age distribution

30.3%

25.3%

25%

Under 1830.3%

18–3425.3%

35–5425%

55–649.3%

65+10%

Gender

49.3%

50.7%

Male49.3%

Female50.7%

Race & ethnicity

63.5%

36.8%

White63.5%

Hispanic36.8%

Asian1%

Education (25+)

16.2%

31.3%

32.9%

19.5%

No HS diploma16.2%

HS diploma31.3%

Some college32.9%

Bachelor's+19.5%

Housing tenure

73%

27%

Owner73%

Renter27%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Caldwell, ID has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,286 → $1,729

up 34.4%

Income

$59,795 → $73,058

up 22.2%

Population

58,872 → 66,516

up 13.0%

Renter share

32.7% → 27%

-5.7 pts

Bachelor's+

16.8% → 19.5%

+2.7 pts

Median age

29.9 → 31.5

+1.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Caldwell, ID has shifted from $1,286 to $1,729, up 34.4% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $73,058 today, compared with $59,795 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Caldwell, ID adding about 7,644 residents over the five-year window, up 13.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 32.7% to 27%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.8% to 19.5% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Caldwell on your salary?

At $1,729/mo, how Caldwell rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $84,087/yr · Rent = 24.7% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $59,701/yr · Rent = 34.8% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $68,770/yr · Rent = 30.2% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $122,918/yr · Rent = 16.9% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $157,058/yr · Rent = 13.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $55,901/yr · Rent = 37.1% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $50,472/yr · Rent = 41.1% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $62,211/yr · Rent = 33.4% income

stretched

By apartment size

Caldwell rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Caldwell, ID

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Caldwell is $1,729/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,180/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,675/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,395/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,345/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($73,058/yr), Caldwell ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Caldwell an affordable city for renters?

Caldwell is considered affordable for renters. At $1,729/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($73,058/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Caldwell falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Caldwell?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,729/mo in Caldwell. The local median household income is $73,058/yr, meaning the typical Caldwell household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Caldwell?

Rent in Caldwell has increased 13.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Caldwell neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Caldwell are 83605 ($1,503/mo), and 83607 ($2,114/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Caldwell is $1,729/mo.

How does Caldwell rent compare to other cities in Idaho?

Caldwell is middle-of-the-pack for Idaho for rent, ranking #12 out of 24 tracked cities at $1,729/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Caldwell?

Nampa is nearby and more affordable at $1,626/mo, which is $103 less than Caldwell.

What percentage of Caldwell residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27% of Caldwell households are renters, while 73% are owner-occupied. Caldwell leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.