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Kuna

Pop. 27,158·3rd most expensive in Idaho·Kuna rents are up 5.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,236/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
+$271
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Kuna · $2,236
More expensive than 70% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
48/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are right about where Kuna's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,236/mo
Expected by trend
$2,212/mo
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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
Research median
$2,300/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
$26,832/yr
At $2,236/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, +0.5% 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 → $2,236
up 22.9%
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 $2,236, a 22.9% change over five years. Median household income rose from $75,684 to $96,219 between 2021 and 2024, a 27.1% shift. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. 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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About renting in Kuna, ID

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Kuna is $2,236/mo as of July 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 28% of local median household income ($96,219/yr), Kuna ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kuna an affordable city for renters?

Kuna is considered affordable for renters. At $2,236/mo, rent takes approximately 28% 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 $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,236/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 5.2% over the past year as of July 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 $2,236/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kuna?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Kuna ($2,236/mo): Nampa ($1,626/mo), Boise ($1,808/mo), Garden City ($1,855/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.

How does Kuna rent compare to the national average?

Kuna's median rent of $2,236/mo is $271 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Idaho, it ranks #3 out of 24 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,236/mo, rent takes ~28% of Kuna's median household income ($96,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Kuna 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8%
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