2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Caldwell, ID
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Caldwell, Idaho as of July 2026. That's +3% lower than the citywide median of $1,729 and +1% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Caldwell
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Caldwell
Compare Caldwell's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Idaho
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackfoot | $930 |
| 2 | Burley | $930 |
| 3 | Moscow | $930 |
| 4 | Rexburg | $990 |
| 5 | Sandpoint | $1,004 |
| 6 | Pocatello | $1,040 |
| 7 | Lewiston | $1,170 |
| 8 | Chubbuck | $1,250 |
| 9 | Mountain Home | $1,250 |
| 10 | Twin Falls | $1,250 |
| 11 | Idaho Falls | $1,253 |
| 12 | Garden City | $1,302 |
| 13 | Post Falls | $1,450 |
| 14 | Rathdrum | $1,460 |
| 15 | Coeur d'Alene | $1,490 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Idaho
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle | $2,460 |
| 2 | Kuna | $2,300 |
| 3 | Meridian | $2,155 |
| 4 | Boise | $1,930 |
| 5 | Nampa | $1,770 |
| 6 | Hayden | $1,690 |
| 7 | Caldwell (this page) | $1,675 |
| 8 | Star | $1,670 |
| 9 | Ammon | $1,510 |
| 10 | Coeur d'Alene | $1,490 |
| 11 | Rathdrum | $1,460 |
| 12 | Post Falls | $1,450 |
| 13 | Garden City | $1,302 |
| 14 | Idaho Falls | $1,253 |
| 15 | Twin Falls | $1,250 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Caldwell.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Caldwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa, ID | 11.7 mi | $1,770 | +$95 (+6%) |
| Star, ID | 15 mi | $1,670 | $-5 (0%) |
| Meridian, ID | 20.4 mi | $2,155 | +$480 (+29%) |
| Eagle, ID | 22.2 mi | $2,460 | +$785 (+47%) |
| Kuna, ID | 30.3 mi | $2,300 | +$625 (+37%) |
| Garden City, ID | 32.4 mi | $1,302 | $-373 (-22%) |
| Boise, ID | 34.5 mi | $1,930 | +$255 (+15%) |
| Mountain Home, ID | 83.8 mi | $1,250 | $-425 (-25%) |
| La Grande, OR | 148.1 mi | $1,100 | $-575 (-34%) |
| Twin Falls, ID | 174.5 mi | $1,250 | $-425 (-25%) |
| Pendleton, OR | 200.4 mi | $1,120 | $-555 (-33%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Caldwell — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Caldwell?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Caldwell, Idaho is $1,675 per month. This is +3% below the citywide median of $1,729.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Caldwell?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $67,000 ($5,583/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.21/hour at a full-time job.
Is Caldwell expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Caldwell's 2-bedroom median of $1,675 is +1% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 51th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Caldwell rank for 2-bedroom rent in Idaho?
Among the 24 cities in Idaho with 2-bedroom data, Caldwell ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Caldwell?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Star ($1,670), Garden City ($1,302), Mountain Home ($1,250).