1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Pocatello, ID
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Pocatello, Idaho as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,063 and +43% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Pocatello
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 Pocatello
Compare Pocatello'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 (this page) | $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 | $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? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Pocatello.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Pocatello |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chubbuck, ID | 22.4 mi | $960 | +$165 (+21%) |
| Blackfoot, ID | 30.8 mi | $710 | $-85 (-11%) |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 54.2 mi | $1,037 | +$242 (+30%) |
| Ammon, ID | 61.6 mi | $1,250 | +$455 (+57%) |
| Tremonton, UT | 78.1 mi | $900 | +$105 (+13%) |
| Rexburg, ID | 79.8 mi | $890 | +$95 (+12%) |
| Logan, UT | 92.6 mi | $860 | +$65 (+8%) |
| Burley, ID | 95.4 mi | $720 | $-75 (-9%) |
| Ogden, UT | 118.7 mi | $1,087 | +$292 (+37%) |
| West Haven, UT | 119.8 mi | $1,310 | +$515 (+65%) |
| Roy, UT | 122.1 mi | $1,270 | +$475 (+60%) |
| South Ogden, UT | 122.3 mi | $1,324 | +$529 (+67%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Pocatello — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Pocatello?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Pocatello, Idaho is $795 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,063.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Pocatello?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,800 ($2,650/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.29/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pocatello expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Pocatello's 1-bedroom median of $795 is +43% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pocatello rank for 1-bedroom rent in Idaho?
Among the 24 cities in Idaho with 1-bedroom data, Pocatello ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Pocatello?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Blackfoot ($710), Burley ($720).