2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lewiston, ID
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lewiston, Idaho as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,419 and +29% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Lewiston
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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Lewiston
Compare Lewiston's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Idaho
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackfoot | $930 |
| 2 | Burley | $930 |
| 3 | Moscow | $930 |
| 4 | Rexburg | $990 |
| 5 | Sandpoint | $1,004 |
| 6 | Pocatello | $1,040 |
| 7 | Lewiston (this page) | $1,170 |
| 8 | Chubbuck | $1,250 |
| 9 | Mountain Home | $1,250 |
| 10 | Twin Falls | $1,250 |
| 11 | Idaho Falls | $1,253 |
| 12 | Garden City | $1,302 |
| 13 | Post Falls | $1,450 |
| 14 | Rathdrum | $1,460 |
| 15 | Coeur d'Alene | $1,490 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Idaho
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle | $2,460 |
| 2 | Kuna | $2,300 |
| 3 | Meridian | $2,155 |
| 4 | Boise | $1,930 |
| 5 | Nampa | $1,770 |
| 6 | Hayden | $1,690 |
| 7 | Caldwell | $1,675 |
| 8 | Star | $1,670 |
| 9 | Ammon | $1,510 |
| 10 | Coeur d'Alene | $1,490 |
| 11 | Rathdrum | $1,460 |
| 12 | Post Falls | $1,450 |
| 13 | Garden City | $1,302 |
| 14 | Idaho Falls | $1,253 |
| 15 | Twin Falls | $1,250 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Lewiston.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Lewiston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston, WA | 27.6 mi | $1,280 | +$110 (+9%) |
| Moscow, ID | 35.5 mi | $930 | $-240 (-21%) |
| Pullman, WA | 41.7 mi | $1,160 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Walla Walla, WA | 96.9 mi | $1,540 | +$370 (+32%) |
| Cheney, WA | 97.1 mi | $1,380 | +$210 (+18%) |
| Liberty Lake, WA | 99.6 mi | $2,050 | +$880 (+75%) |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 101.2 mi | $1,496 | +$326 (+28%) |
| La Grande, OR | 103.7 mi | $1,100 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 104.3 mi | $1,490 | +$320 (+27%) |
| Post Falls, ID | 104.3 mi | $1,450 | +$280 (+24%) |
| Spokane, WA | 107.3 mi | $1,410 | +$240 (+21%) |
| Airway Heights, WA | 108.9 mi | $1,520 | +$350 (+30%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Lewiston — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lewiston?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Lewiston, Idaho is $1,170 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,419.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Lewiston?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,800 ($3,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lewiston expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lewiston's 2-bedroom median of $1,170 is +29% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lewiston rank for 2-bedroom rent in Idaho?
Among the 24 cities in Idaho with 2-bedroom data, Lewiston ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Lewiston?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Moscow ($930), Pullman ($1,160), La Grande ($1,100).