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Star

Pop. 14,745·1st most expensive in Idaho·Star rents are up 15.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,443/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$478
Stable (Monthly)
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Star · $2,443
More expensive than 78% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,443/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$98,000/yr
Local median income
$97,936/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Star's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,390
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,340
4 BR+
$2,800
Research median
$1,670/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,316/yr
At $2,443/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.4% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Star, ID is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 34.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,745
Median income
$97,936
Median age
40.3
Renters
19.3%
Age distribution
24.7%
18.1%
24.2%
21.8%
Under 1824.7%
18–3418.1%
35–5424.2%
55–6411.3%
65+21.8%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
83.6%
White83.6%
Hispanic10.8%
Asian1.4%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
21.2%
41.5%
34.9%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma21.2%
Some college41.5%
Bachelor's+34.9%
Housing tenure
80.7%
19.3%
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Star, ID has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,073 → $2,443
up 17.8%
Income
$75,120 → $97,936
up 30.4%
Population
10,929 → 14,745
up 34.9%
Renter share
15.7% → 19.3%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
31.2% → 34.9%
+3.7 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in Star, ID has shifted from $2,073 to $2,443, up 17.8% since 2023. Median household income climbed from $75,120 to $97,936 between 2021 and 2024, a 30.4% shift. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Star, ID adding about 3,816 residents over the five-year window, up 34.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 15.7% to 19.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 31.2% to 34.9% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in Star, ID reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in Star, ID

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Star is $2,443/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,180/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,670/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,390/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,340/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($97,936/yr), Star ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Star an affordable city for renters?

Star is considered moderate for renters. At $2,443/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($97,936/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Star slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Star?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,443/mo in Star. The local median household income is $97,936/yr, meaning the typical Star household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Star?

Rent in Star has increased 15.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Star rent compare to other cities in Idaho?

Star is one of the pricier cities in Idaho for rent, ranking #1 out of 24 tracked cities at $2,443/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Star?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Star ($2,443/mo): Nampa ($1,626/mo), Caldwell ($1,729/mo), Garden City ($1,855/mo).

What percentage of Star residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.3% of Star households are renters, while 80.7% are owner-occupied. Star leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Star rent compare to the national average?

Star's median rent of $2,443/mo is $478 (24%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Idaho, it ranks #1 out of 24 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,443/mo, rent takes ~30% of Star's median household income ($97,936/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax5.8%
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