2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Mountain Home, ID
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Mountain Home, Idaho as of October 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,555 and +25% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Mountain Home
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 Mountain Home
Compare Mountain Home's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Idaho
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackfoot | $930 |
| 2 | Moscow | $930 |
| 3 | Rexburg | $990 |
| 4 | Sandpoint | $1,004 |
| 5 | Pocatello | $1,040 |
| 6 | Lewiston | $1,170 |
| 7 | Chubbuck | $1,250 |
| 8 | Mountain Home (this page) | $1,250 |
| 9 | Twin Falls | $1,250 |
| 10 | Idaho Falls | $1,253 |
| 11 | Garden City | $1,302 |
| 12 | Post Falls | $1,450 |
| 13 | Rathdrum | $1,460 |
| 14 | Coeur d'Alene | $1,490 |
| 15 | Ammon | $1,510 |
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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Mountain Home.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Mountain Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 49.6 mi | $1,930 | +$680 (+54%) |
| Garden City, ID | 51.7 mi | $1,302 | +$52 (+4%) |
| Kuna, ID | 55.7 mi | $2,300 | +$1,050 (+84%) |
| Meridian, ID | 63.4 mi | $2,155 | +$905 (+72%) |
| Eagle, ID | 65.5 mi | $2,460 | +$1,210 (+97%) |
| Star, ID | 70.3 mi | $1,670 | +$420 (+34%) |
| Nampa, ID | 74.2 mi | $1,770 | +$520 (+42%) |
| Caldwell, ID | 83.8 mi | $1,675 | +$425 (+34%) |
| Twin Falls, ID | 97.5 mi | $1,250 | — |
2-Bedroom rent in Mountain Home — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mountain Home?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Mountain Home, Idaho is $1,250 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,555.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Mountain Home?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,000 ($4,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mountain Home expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Mountain Home's 2-bedroom median of $1,250 is +25% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 23th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mountain Home rank for 2-bedroom rent in Idaho?
Among the 23 cities in Idaho with 2-bedroom data, Mountain Home ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Mountain Home?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Mountain Home.