Studio Apartment Rent in Mountain Home, ID
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Mountain Home, Idaho as of July 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $1,582 and +30% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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 | $890 |
| 10 | Mountain Home (this page) | $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 (this page) | $900 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Mountain Home.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Mountain Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 49.6 mi | $1,364 | +$464 (+52%) |
| Garden City, ID | 51.7 mi | $1,697 | +$797 (+89%) |
| Kuna, ID | 55.7 mi | $1,630 | +$730 (+81%) |
| Meridian, ID | 63.4 mi | $1,525 | +$625 (+69%) |
| Eagle, ID | 65.5 mi | $1,740 | +$840 (+93%) |
| Star, ID | 70.3 mi | $1,180 | +$280 (+31%) |
| Nampa, ID | 74.2 mi | $1,250 | +$350 (+39%) |
| Caldwell, ID | 83.8 mi | $1,180 | +$280 (+31%) |
| Twin Falls, ID | 97.5 mi | $860 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Burley, ID | 135.2 mi | $710 | $-190 (-21%) |
Studio rent in Mountain Home — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Mountain Home?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Mountain Home, Idaho is $900 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $1,582.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Mountain Home?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,000 ($3,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mountain Home expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Mountain Home's studio median of $900 is +30% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 19th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mountain Home rank for studio rent in Idaho?
Among the 24 cities in Idaho with studio data, Mountain Home ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Mountain Home?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Twin Falls ($860), Burley ($710).