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Nampa

Pop. 110,319·14th most expensive in Idaho·Nampa rents are up 6.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,626/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.5%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$339
Stable (Monthly)
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Nampa · $1,626
More affordable than 68% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
73/100
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Rents are 12% below what Nampa's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,626/mo
Expected by trend
$1,841/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,477
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,483
4 BR+
$2,967
Research median
$1,770/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
$19,512/yr
At $1,626/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Nampa, ID is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
110,319
Median income
$74,279
Median age
33.9
Renters
29.8%
Age distribution
25.2%
26.6%
24%
14.5%
Under 1825.2%
18–3426.6%
35–5424%
55–649.7%
65+14.5%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
73.7%
25.4%
White73.7%
Black1.2%
Hispanic25.4%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
31%
34.4%
23.4%
No HS diploma11.2%
HS diploma31%
Some college34.4%
Bachelor's+23.4%
Housing tenure
70.2%
29.8%
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Nampa, ID has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,211 → $1,626
up 34.3%
Income
$57,552 → $74,279
up 29.1%
Population
98,881 → 110,319
up 11.6%
Renter share
32.7% → 29.8%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
20.1% → 23.4%
+3.3 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in Nampa, ID has climbed by $415 per month, settling near $1,626 after starting the period at $1,211. Household income in the area moved from $57,552 to $74,279 across the same window, up 29.1% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 5.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 98,881 to 110,319 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.6% change. About 29.8% of households rent today, against 32.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 20.1% to 23.4%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Nampa, ID look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Nampa rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Nampa, ID

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Nampa is $1,626/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,250/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,770/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,477/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,483/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($74,279/yr), Nampa ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Nampa an affordable city for renters?

Nampa is considered affordable for renters. At $1,626/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($74,279/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Nampa falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Nampa?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,626/mo in Nampa. The local median household income is $74,279/yr, meaning the typical Nampa household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Nampa?

Rent in Nampa has increased 6.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Nampa neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Nampa are 83651 ($1,511/mo), 83686 ($1,635/mo), and 83687 ($1,747/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Nampa is $1,626/mo.

How does Nampa rent compare to other cities in Idaho?

Nampa is middle-of-the-pack for Idaho for rent, ranking #14 out of 24 tracked cities at $1,626/mo.

What percentage of Nampa residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.8% of Nampa households are renters, while 70.2% are owner-occupied. Nampa leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Nampa rent compare to the national average?

Nampa's median rent of $1,626/mo is $339 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Idaho, it ranks #14 out of 24 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,626/mo, rent takes ~26% of Nampa's median household income ($74,279/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Nampa 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8%
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