Studio Apartment Rent in Lewiston, ID
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lewiston, Idaho as of July 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,419 and +31% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Lewiston
Compare Lewiston'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 | Chubbuck | $860 |
| 7 | Rexburg | $860 |
| 8 | Twin Falls | $860 |
| 9 | Lewiston (this page) | $890 |
| 10 | Mountain Home | $900 |
| 11 | Post Falls | $990 |
| 12 | Idaho Falls | $993 |
| 13 | Rathdrum | $1,000 |
| 14 | Coeur d'Alene | $1,020 |
| 15 | Hayden | $1,160 |
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 | Mountain Home | $900 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lewiston.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lewiston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston, WA | 27.6 mi | $970 | +$80 (+9%) |
| Moscow, ID | 35.5 mi | $720 | $-170 (-19%) |
| Pullman, WA | 41.7 mi | $800 | $-90 (-10%) |
| Walla Walla, WA | 96.9 mi | $1,060 | +$170 (+19%) |
| Cheney, WA | 97.1 mi | $950 | +$60 (+7%) |
| Liberty Lake, WA | 99.6 mi | $1,420 | +$530 (+60%) |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 101.2 mi | $1,036 | +$146 (+16%) |
| La Grande, OR | 103.7 mi | $750 | $-140 (-16%) |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 104.3 mi | $1,020 | +$130 (+15%) |
| Post Falls, ID | 104.3 mi | $990 | +$100 (+11%) |
| Spokane, WA | 107.3 mi | $974 | +$84 (+9%) |
| Airway Heights, WA | 108.9 mi | $1,050 | +$160 (+18%) |
Studio rent in Lewiston — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lewiston?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lewiston, Idaho is $890 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,419.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lewiston?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,600 ($2,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lewiston expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lewiston's studio median of $890 is +31% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 18th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lewiston rank for studio rent in Idaho?
Among the 24 cities in Idaho with studio data, Lewiston ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lewiston?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Moscow ($720), Pullman ($800), La Grande ($750).