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Sandpoint

Pop. 9,637·7th most expensive in Idaho·Rental market data updated monthly for Sandpoint, ID
Median rent (all units)
$1,959/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$3
Falling (Monthly)
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Sandpoint · $1,959
More expensive than 56% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,959/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$78,000/yr
Local median income
$72,289/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Sandpoint's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$776
1 BR
$829
2 BR
$1,004
3 BR
$1,778
4 BR+
$1,140
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,004/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,959 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,508/yr
At $1,959/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sandpoint, ID is majority owner-occupied, 36.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,637
Median income
$72,289
Median age
41.5
Renters
42.5%
Age distribution
22%
16.9%
28.9%
14%
18.2%
Under 1822%
18–3416.9%
35–5428.9%
55–6414%
65+18.2%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
88.5%
White88.5%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian1%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
22.5%
33.9%
36.6%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma22.5%
Some college33.9%
Bachelor's+36.6%
Housing tenure
57.5%
42.5%
Owner57.5%
Renter42.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Sandpoint, ID has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,567 → $72,289
up 35.0%
Population
8,448 → 9,637
up 14.1%
Renter share
40.1% → 42.5%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
35% → 36.6%
+1.6 pts
Median age
40.7 → 41.5
+0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,567 in 2021 to $72,289 more recently. Census counts show Sandpoint, ID adding about 1,189 residents over the five-year window, up 14.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 40.1% to 42.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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At $1,959/mo, how Sandpoint rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Median rent for each apartment size in Sandpoint. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Sandpoint, ID

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Sandpoint is $1,959/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $776/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,004/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $829/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,778/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($72,289/yr), Sandpoint ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandpoint an affordable city for renters?

Sandpoint is considered moderate for renters. At $1,959/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($72,289/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sandpoint slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Sandpoint?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,959/mo in Sandpoint. The local median household income is $72,289/yr, meaning the typical Sandpoint household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sandpoint?

Rent in Sandpoint has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Sandpoint rent compare to other cities in Idaho?

Sandpoint is one of the pricier cities in Idaho for rent, ranking #7 out of 24 tracked cities at $1,959/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sandpoint?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Sandpoint ($1,959/mo): Post Falls ($1,712/mo), Liberty Lake ($1,764/mo), Coeur d'Alene ($1,847/mo).

What percentage of Sandpoint residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.5% of Sandpoint households are renters, while 57.5% are owner-occupied. Sandpoint leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sandpoint rent compare to the national average?

Sandpoint's median rent of $1,959/mo is $3 (0%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Idaho, it ranks #7 out of 24 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,959/mo, rent takes ~33% of Sandpoint's median household income ($72,289/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Sandpoint 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8%
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