1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Nampa, ID
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Nampa, Idaho as of July 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $1,626 and +6% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Nampa
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Nampa
Compare Nampa's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Idaho
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackfoot | $710 |
| 2 | Burley | $720 |
| 3 | Moscow | $780 |
| 4 | Pocatello | $795 |
| 5 | Sandpoint | $829 |
| 6 | Lewiston | $890 |
| 7 | Rexburg | $890 |
| 8 | Twin Falls | $950 |
| 9 | Chubbuck | $960 |
| 10 | Mountain Home | $1,030 |
| 11 | Idaho Falls | $1,037 |
| 12 | Post Falls | $1,220 |
| 13 | Rathdrum | $1,230 |
| 14 | Ammon | $1,250 |
| 15 | Coeur d'Alene | $1,250 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Idaho
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle | $2,050 |
| 2 | Kuna | $1,920 |
| 3 | Meridian | $1,800 |
| 4 | Boise | $1,611 |
| 5 | Nampa (this page) | $1,477 |
| 6 | Garden City | $1,456 |
| 7 | Hayden | $1,420 |
| 8 | Caldwell | $1,395 |
| 9 | Star | $1,390 |
| 10 | Coeur d'Alene | $1,250 |
| 11 | Ammon | $1,250 |
| 12 | Rathdrum | $1,230 |
| 13 | Post Falls | $1,220 |
| 14 | Idaho Falls | $1,037 |
| 15 | Mountain Home | $1,030 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Nampa.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Nampa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell, ID | 11.7 mi | $1,395 | $-82 (-6%) |
| Meridian, ID | 12 mi | $1,800 | +$323 (+22%) |
| Star, ID | 13 mi | $1,390 | $-87 (-6%) |
| Kuna, ID | 19.2 mi | $1,920 | +$443 (+30%) |
| Eagle, ID | 19.7 mi | $2,050 | +$573 (+39%) |
| Garden City, ID | 24.3 mi | $1,456 | $-21 (-1%) |
| Boise, ID | 26.4 mi | $1,611 | +$134 (+9%) |
| Mountain Home, ID | 74.2 mi | $1,030 | $-447 (-30%) |
| La Grande, OR | 159.8 mi | $860 | $-617 (-42%) |
| Twin Falls, ID | 163.3 mi | $950 | $-527 (-36%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Nampa — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Nampa?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Nampa, Idaho is $1,477 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $1,626.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Nampa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,080 ($4,923/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.40/hour at a full-time job.
Is Nampa expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Nampa's 1-bedroom median of $1,477 is +6% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 56th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Nampa rank for 1-bedroom rent in Idaho?
Among the 24 cities in Idaho with 1-bedroom data, Nampa ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Nampa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Caldwell ($1,395), Star ($1,390), Garden City ($1,456).