2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Pocatello, ID
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Pocatello, Idaho as of July 2026. That's +2% lower than the citywide median of $1,063 and +37% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Idaho
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackfoot | $930 |
| 2 | Burley | $930 |
| 3 | Moscow | $930 |
| 4 | Rexburg | $990 |
| 5 | Sandpoint | $1,004 |
| 6 | Pocatello (this page) | $1,040 |
| 7 | Lewiston | $1,170 |
| 8 | Chubbuck | $1,250 |
| 9 | Mountain Home | $1,250 |
| 10 | Twin Falls | $1,250 |
| 11 | Idaho Falls | $1,253 |
| 12 | Garden City | $1,302 |
| 13 | Post Falls | $1,450 |
| 14 | Rathdrum | $1,460 |
| 15 | Coeur d'Alene | $1,490 |
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
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Pocatello.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Pocatello |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chubbuck, ID | 22.4 mi | $1,250 | +$210 (+20%) |
| Blackfoot, ID | 30.8 mi | $930 | $-110 (-11%) |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 54.2 mi | $1,253 | +$213 (+20%) |
| Ammon, ID | 61.6 mi | $1,510 | +$470 (+45%) |
| Tremonton, UT | 78.1 mi | $1,050 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Rexburg, ID | 79.8 mi | $990 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Logan, UT | 92.6 mi | $1,090 | +$50 (+5%) |
| Burley, ID | 95.4 mi | $930 | $-110 (-11%) |
| Ogden, UT | 118.7 mi | $1,347 | +$307 (+30%) |
| West Haven, UT | 119.8 mi | $1,640 | +$600 (+58%) |
| Roy, UT | 122.1 mi | $1,570 | +$530 (+51%) |
| South Ogden, UT | 122.3 mi | $1,380 | +$340 (+33%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Pocatello — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Pocatello?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Pocatello, Idaho is $1,040 per month. This is +2% below the citywide median of $1,063.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Pocatello?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,600 ($3,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pocatello expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Pocatello's 2-bedroom median of $1,040 is +37% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pocatello rank for 2-bedroom rent in Idaho?
Among the 24 cities in Idaho with 2-bedroom data, Pocatello ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Pocatello?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Blackfoot ($930), Rexburg ($990), Burley ($930).