Studio Apartment Rent in Shelley, ID
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Shelley, Idaho as of June 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $925 and +38% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Shelley
Compare Shelley's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Idaho
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackfoot | $710 |
| 2 | Pocatello | $715 |
| 3 | Moscow | $720 |
| 4 | Sandpoint | $776 |
| 5 | Shelley (this page) | $800 |
| 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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Shelley.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Shelley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 11.7 mi | $993 | +$193 (+24%) |
| Ammon, ID | 20.8 mi | $1,190 | +$390 (+49%) |
| Chubbuck, ID | 29.8 mi | $860 | +$60 (+8%) |
| Blackfoot, ID | 31.4 mi | $710 | $-90 (-11%) |
| Rexburg, ID | 37.3 mi | $860 | +$60 (+8%) |
| Pocatello, ID | 42.8 mi | $715 | $-85 (-11%) |
| Tremonton, UT | 110.3 mi | $720 | $-80 (-10%) |
| Logan, UT | 114 mi | $850 | +$50 (+6%) |
| Twin Falls, ID | 179.8 mi | $860 | +$60 (+8%) |
| Green River, WY | 203.3 mi | $840 | +$40 (+5%) |
Studio rent in Shelley — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Shelley?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Shelley, Idaho is $800 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $925.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Shelley?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,000 ($2,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Shelley expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Shelley's studio median of $800 is +38% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Shelley rank for studio rent in Idaho?
Among the 24 cities in Idaho with studio data, Shelley ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Shelley?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Blackfoot ($710), Pocatello ($715), Tremonton ($720).