Studio Apartment Rent in Pocatello, ID
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pocatello, Idaho as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,063 and +45% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Pocatello
Compare Pocatello'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 (this page) | $715 |
| 4 | Moscow | $720 |
| 5 | Sandpoint | $776 |
| 6 | Chubbuck | $860 |
| 7 | Rexburg | $860 |
| 8 | Twin Falls | $860 |
| 9 | Lewiston | $890 |
| 10 | Mountain Home | $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 | $900 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Pocatello.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pocatello |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chubbuck, ID | 22.4 mi | $860 | +$145 (+20%) |
| Blackfoot, ID | 30.8 mi | $710 | $-5 (-1%) |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 54.2 mi | $993 | +$278 (+39%) |
| Ammon, ID | 61.6 mi | $1,190 | +$475 (+66%) |
| Tremonton, UT | 78.1 mi | $720 | +$5 (+1%) |
| Rexburg, ID | 79.8 mi | $860 | +$145 (+20%) |
| Logan, UT | 92.6 mi | $850 | +$135 (+19%) |
| Burley, ID | 95.4 mi | $710 | $-5 (-1%) |
| Ogden, UT | 118.7 mi | $1,017 | +$302 (+42%) |
| Roy, UT | 122.1 mi | $1,190 | +$475 (+66%) |
| Washington Terrace, UT | 124.6 mi | $1,110 | +$395 (+55%) |
| Clearfield, UT | 125.3 mi | $1,210 | +$495 (+69%) |
Studio rent in Pocatello — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pocatello?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pocatello, Idaho is $715 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,063.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pocatello?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $28,600 ($2,383/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.75/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pocatello expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pocatello's studio median of $715 is +45% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pocatello rank for studio rent in Idaho?
Among the 24 cities in Idaho with studio data, Pocatello ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pocatello?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Blackfoot ($710), Burley ($710).