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Hayden

Pop. 16,338·2nd most expensive in Idaho·Hayden rents are up 6.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,277/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
+$312
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Hayden · $2,277
More expensive than 72% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
45/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Hayden's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,277/mo
Expected by trend
$2,216/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,370
4 BR+
$2,840
Research median
$1,690/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
$27,324/yr
At $2,277/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 6.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hayden, ID is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,338
Median income
$82,958
Median age
42.1
Renters
25%
Age distribution
22.2%
21%
21%
12.6%
23.3%
Under 1822.2%
18–3421%
35–5421%
55–6412.6%
65+23.3%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
90%
White90%
Black0.5%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian0.8%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
28.1%
40%
26.8%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college40%
Bachelor's+26.8%
Housing tenure
75%
25%
Owner75%
Renter25%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Hayden, ID has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,939 → $2,277
up 17.4%
Income
$61,124 → $82,958
up 35.7%
Population
15,316 → 16,338
up 6.7%
Renter share
17.2% → 25%
+7.8 pts
Bachelor's+
26.2% → 26.8%
+0.6 pts

Five years ago, renters in Hayden, ID paid around $1,939 a month. That figure now sits near $2,277, up 17.4% from the 2023 baseline. Median household income climbed from $61,124 to $82,958 between 2021 and 2024, a 35.7% shift. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Hayden, ID adding about 1,022 residents over the five-year window, up 6.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 17.2% to 25%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in Hayden, ID reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Hayden rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Hayden, ID

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Hayden is $2,277/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,160/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,690/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,420/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,370/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($82,958/yr), Hayden ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hayden an affordable city for renters?

Hayden is considered moderate for renters. At $2,277/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($82,958/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hayden slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Hayden?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,277/mo in Hayden. The local median household income is $82,958/yr, meaning the typical Hayden household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hayden?

Rent in Hayden has increased 6.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Hayden rent compare to other cities in Idaho?

Hayden is one of the pricier cities in Idaho for rent, ranking #2 out of 24 tracked cities at $2,277/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hayden?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Hayden ($2,277/mo): Post Falls ($1,746/mo), Coeur d'Alene ($1,807/mo), Liberty Lake ($1,834/mo).

What percentage of Hayden residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25% of Hayden households are renters, while 75% are owner-occupied. Hayden leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hayden rent compare to the national average?

Hayden's median rent of $2,277/mo is $312 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Idaho, it ranks #2 out of 24 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,277/mo, rent takes ~33% of Hayden's median household income ($82,958/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hayden 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8%
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