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Coeur D Alene

Pop. 56,447·10th most expensive in Idaho·Coeur d'Alene rents are up 11.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,847/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$115
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Coeur D Alene · $1,847
More affordable than 51% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,847/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$74,000/yr
Local median income
$72,338/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Coeur D Alene's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$2,085
4 BR+
$2,500
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,490/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,847 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$22,164/yr
At $1,847/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 11.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.8% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Coeur D Alene, ID is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
56,447
Median income
$72,338
Median age
40.1
Renters
40.5%
Age distribution
21.2%
21.5%
25.8%
20.4%
Under 1821.2%
18–3421.5%
35–5425.8%
55–6411.1%
65+20.4%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
86.5%
White86.5%
Black0.5%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.9%
Other7%
Education (25+)
25.7%
39.2%
31.2%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma25.7%
Some college39.2%
Bachelor's+31.2%
Housing tenure
59.5%
40.5%
Owner59.5%
Renter40.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Coeur D Alene, ID has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,463 → $1,847
up 26.2%
Income
$59,699 → $72,338
up 21.2%
Population
53,189 → 56,447
up 6.1%
Renter share
43.7% → 40.5%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
27.9% → 31.2%
+3.3 pts
Median age
38.3 → 40.1
+1.8 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Coeur D Alene, ID has climbed by $384 per month, settling near $1,847 after starting the period at $1,463. On the earnings side, the typical household in Coeur D Alene, ID now reports about $72,338, up from $59,699 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 5.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 53,189 to 56,447 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.1% change. About 40.5% of households rent today, against 43.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 27.9% to 31.2%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Coeur D Alene, ID reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Coeur D Alene is $1,847/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,020/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,490/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,250/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,085/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($72,338/yr), Coeur D Alene ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Coeur D Alene an affordable city for renters?

Coeur D Alene is considered moderate for renters. At $1,847/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($72,338/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Coeur D Alene slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Coeur D Alene?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,847/mo in Coeur D Alene. The local median household income is $72,338/yr, meaning the typical Coeur D Alene household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Coeur D Alene?

Rent in Coeur D Alene has increased 11.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Coeur D Alene neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Coeur D Alene are 83814 ($1,741/mo), and 83815 ($2,012/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Coeur D Alene is $1,847/mo.

How does Coeur D Alene rent compare to other cities in Idaho?

Coeur D Alene is middle-of-the-pack for Idaho for rent, ranking #10 out of 24 tracked cities at $1,847/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Coeur D Alene?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Coeur D Alene ($1,847/mo): Spokane Valley ($1,549/mo), Post Falls ($1,712/mo), Liberty Lake ($1,764/mo).

What percentage of Coeur D Alene residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.5% of Coeur D Alene households are renters, while 59.5% are owner-occupied. Coeur D Alene leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Coeur D Alene rent compare to the national average?

Coeur D Alene's median rent of $1,847/mo is $115 (6%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Idaho, it ranks #10 out of 24 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,847/mo, rent takes ~31% of Coeur D Alene's median household income ($72,338/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Coeur D Alene 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8%
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