1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Shelley, ID
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Shelley, Idaho as of June 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $925 and +39% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Shelley
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 Shelley
Compare Shelley's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Idaho
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackfoot | $710 |
| 2 | Moscow | $780 |
| 3 | Pocatello | $795 |
| 4 | Sandpoint | $829 |
| 5 | Shelley (this page) | $850 |
| 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? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Shelley.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Shelley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 11.7 mi | $1,037 | +$187 (+22%) |
| Ammon, ID | 20.8 mi | $1,250 | +$400 (+47%) |
| Chubbuck, ID | 29.8 mi | $960 | +$110 (+13%) |
| Blackfoot, ID | 31.4 mi | $710 | $-140 (-16%) |
| Rexburg, ID | 37.3 mi | $890 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Pocatello, ID | 42.8 mi | $795 | $-55 (-6%) |
| Tremonton, UT | 110.3 mi | $900 | +$50 (+6%) |
| Logan, UT | 114 mi | $860 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Twin Falls, ID | 179.8 mi | $950 | +$100 (+12%) |
| Green River, WY | 203.3 mi | $840 | $-10 (-1%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Shelley — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Shelley?
As of June 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Shelley, Idaho is $850 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $925.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Shelley?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,000 ($2,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Shelley expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Shelley's 1-bedroom median of $850 is +39% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Shelley rank for 1-bedroom rent in Idaho?
Among the 24 cities in Idaho with 1-bedroom data, Shelley ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Shelley?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Blackfoot ($710), Pocatello ($795), Green River ($840).