How much does it cost to rent in Kuna, ID?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Kuna, ID is $2,288. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Kuna cheaper than other Idaho cities?

Kuna is one of the pricier cities in Idaho, ranking #3 out of 24 cities tracked at $2,288/mo.

When was Kuna rent data last updated?

Kuna rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Kuna, ID?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Kuna, ID at $2,300 per month, which is close to the $2,288 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Kuna

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Pop. 27,158·3rd most expensive in Idaho·Kuna rents are up 7.3% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,288/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.3%

Month-over-Month

+2.3%

vs US Median

+$326

Rising (Monthly)

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Kuna · $2,288

More expensive than 72% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

44/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent

$2,288/mo

Expected by trend

$2,218/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Kuna's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,630

1 BR

$1,920

2 BR

$2,300

3 BR

$3,220

4 BR+

$3,850

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,300/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,288 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

$27,456/yr

At $2,288/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Kuna, ID is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

27,158

Median income

$96,219

Median age

31.8

Renters

17.5%

Age distribution

30%

25.7%

25%

Under 1830%

18–3425.7%

35–5425%

55–649.2%

65+10%

Gender

48.9%

51.1%

Male48.9%

Female51.1%

Race & ethnicity

86.9%

White86.9%

Black0.5%

Hispanic9.4%

Asian1.1%

Other2.1%

Education (25+)

24.9%

40.5%

28.6%

No HS diploma6%

HS diploma24.9%

Some college40.5%

Bachelor's+28.6%

Housing tenure

82.5%

17.5%

Owner82.5%

Renter17.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Kuna, ID has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,819 → $2,288

up 25.8%

Income

$75,684 → $96,219

up 27.1%

Population

23,765 → 27,158

up 14.3%

Renter share

19.9% → 17.5%

-2.4 pts

Bachelor's+

24.9% → 28.6%

+3.7 pts

Median age

29 → 31.8

+2.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Kuna, ID has climbed from $1,819 to $2,288, a 25.8% change over five years. Median household income rose from $75,684 to $96,219 between 2021 and 2024, a 27.1% shift. The population has grown by 14.3% since 2021, moving from about 23,765 residents to roughly 27,158. Renters now make up 17.5% of households, compared with 19.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 28.6% of adults here, versus 24.9% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Kuna, 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Kuna on your salary?

At $2,288/mo, how Kuna rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $84,087/yr · Rent = 32.7% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $59,701/yr · Rent = 46% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $68,770/yr · Rent = 39.9% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $122,918/yr · Rent = 22.3% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $157,058/yr · Rent = 17.5% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $55,901/yr · Rent = 49.1% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $50,472/yr · Rent = 54.4% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $62,211/yr · Rent = 44.1% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Kuna rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Kuna, ID

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Kuna is $2,288/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,630/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,300/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,920/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,220/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($96,219/yr), Kuna ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kuna an affordable city for renters?

Kuna is considered affordable for renters. At $2,288/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($96,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Kuna falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Kuna?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,288/mo in Kuna. The local median household income is $96,219/yr, meaning the typical Kuna household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Kuna?

Rent in Kuna has increased 7.3% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Kuna rent compare to other cities in Idaho?

Kuna is one of the pricier cities in Idaho for rent, ranking #3 out of 24 tracked cities at $2,288/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kuna?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Kuna ($2,288/mo): Nampa ($1,626/mo), Boise ($1,857/mo), Garden City ($1,886/mo).

What percentage of Kuna residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.5% of Kuna households are renters, while 82.5% are owner-occupied. Kuna leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.