Studio Apartment Rent in Kimberly, ID
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kimberly, Idaho as of March 2026. That's +58% lower than the citywide median of $2,050 and +33% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Kimberly
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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kimberly
Compare Kimberly's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Idaho
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackfoot | $710 |
| 2 | Burley | $710 |
| 3 | Pocatello | $715 |
| 4 | Moscow | $720 |
| 5 | Sandpoint | $776 |
| 6 | Shelley | $800 |
| 7 | Chubbuck | $860 |
| 8 | Kimberly (this page) | $860 |
| 9 | Rexburg | $860 |
| 10 | Twin Falls | $860 |
| 11 | Lewiston | $890 |
| 12 | Mountain Home | $900 |
| 13 | Driggs | $940 |
| 14 | Post Falls | $990 |
| 15 | Idaho Falls | $993 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Idaho
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle | $1,740 |
| 2 | Garden City | $1,697 |
| 3 | Kuna | $1,630 |
| 4 | Meridian | $1,525 |
| 5 | Boise | $1,364 |
| 6 | Nampa | $1,250 |
| 7 | Ammon | $1,190 |
| 8 | Star | $1,180 |
| 9 | Caldwell | $1,180 |
| 10 | Hayden | $1,160 |
| 11 | Coeur d'Alene | $1,020 |
| 12 | Rathdrum | $1,000 |
| 13 | Idaho Falls | $993 |
| 14 | Post Falls | $990 |
| 15 | Driggs | $940 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Kimberly.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kimberly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls, ID | 10.7 mi | $860 | — |
| Burley, ID | 38.3 mi | $710 | $-150 (-17%) |
| Mountain Home, ID | 104.4 mi | $900 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Elko, NV | 125.4 mi | $1,010 | +$150 (+17%) |
| Pocatello, ID | 132.6 mi | $715 | $-145 (-17%) |
| Blackfoot, ID | 140.2 mi | $710 | $-150 (-17%) |
| Tremonton, UT | 148.7 mi | $720 | $-140 (-16%) |
| Boise, ID | 151.4 mi | $1,364 | +$504 (+59%) |
| Kuna, ID | 152.9 mi | $1,630 | +$770 (+90%) |
| Garden City, ID | 153.3 mi | $1,697 | +$837 (+97%) |
| Chubbuck, ID | 155 mi | $860 | — |
| Meridian, ID | 163.4 mi | $1,525 | +$665 (+77%) |
Studio rent in Kimberly — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kimberly?
As of March 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kimberly, Idaho is $860 per month. This is +58% below the citywide median of $2,050.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kimberly?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,400 ($2,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kimberly expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kimberly's studio median of $860 is +33% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 16th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kimberly rank for studio rent in Idaho?
Among the 27 cities in Idaho with studio data, Kimberly ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kimberly?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Burley ($710), Pocatello ($715), Blackfoot ($710).