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Chubbuck

Pop. 16,126·19th most expensive in Idaho·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,252/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$710
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Chubbuck · $1,252
More affordable than 90% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
18% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,252/mo, rent takes about 18% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$50,000/yr
Local median income
$82,977/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Chubbuck's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$860
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$2,100
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,250/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,252 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,024/yr
At $1,252/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.6% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Chubbuck, ID is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,126
Median income
$82,977
Median age
35.9
Renters
27.5%
Age distribution
28.6%
19.7%
25.6%
16.1%
Under 1828.6%
18–3419.7%
35–5425.6%
55–6410.1%
65+16.1%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
80.1%
14.9%
White80.1%
Hispanic14.9%
Asian1.2%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
26.7%
41.2%
27.9%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma26.7%
Some college41.2%
Bachelor's+27.9%
Housing tenure
72.5%
27.5%
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Chubbuck, ID has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,619 → $82,977
up 26.5%
Population
15,445 → 16,126
up 4.4%
Renter share
27.1% → 27.5%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
28.4% → 27.9%
-0.5 pts
Median age
34 → 35.9
+1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $65,619 to $82,977 across the same window, up 26.5% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 15,445 to 16,126 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.4% change.

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By apartment size

Chubbuck rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Chubbuck is $1,252/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $860/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,250/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $960/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,760/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($82,977/yr), Chubbuck ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Chubbuck an affordable city for renters?

Chubbuck is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,252/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($82,977/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Chubbuck falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Chubbuck?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,252/mo in Chubbuck. The local median household income is $82,977/yr, meaning the typical Chubbuck household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Chubbuck?

Rent in Chubbuck has decreased 1.6% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Chubbuck rent compare to other cities in Idaho?

Chubbuck is one of the more affordable cities in Idaho for rent, ranking #19 out of 24 tracked cities at $1,252/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Chubbuck?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Chubbuck ($1,252/mo): Shelley ($953/mo), Blackfoot ($1,052/mo), Pocatello ($1,061/mo).

What percentage of Chubbuck residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.5% of Chubbuck households are renters, while 72.5% are owner-occupied. Chubbuck leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Chubbuck rent compare to the national average?

Chubbuck's median rent of $1,252/mo is $710 (36%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Idaho, it ranks #19 out of 24 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,252/mo, rent takes ~18% of Chubbuck's median household income ($82,977/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Chubbuck 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8%
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