Studio Apartment Rent in Star, ID
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Star, Idaho as of July 2026. That's +52% lower than the citywide median of $2,443 and +9% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Star
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 Star
Compare Star'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 | $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 (this page) | $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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Star.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle, ID | 7.4 mi | $1,740 | +$560 (+47%) |
| Meridian, ID | 9.4 mi | $1,525 | +$345 (+29%) |
| Nampa, ID | 13 mi | $1,250 | +$70 (+6%) |
| Caldwell, ID | 15 mi | $1,180 | — |
| Garden City, ID | 18.7 mi | $1,697 | +$517 (+44%) |
| Boise, ID | 20.7 mi | $1,364 | +$184 (+16%) |
| Kuna, ID | 21.6 mi | $1,630 | +$450 (+38%) |
| Mountain Home, ID | 70.3 mi | $900 | $-280 (-24%) |
| La Grande, OR | 156.3 mi | $750 | $-430 (-36%) |
| Twin Falls, ID | 163.4 mi | $860 | $-320 (-27%) |
| Pendleton, OR | 209.7 mi | $770 | $-410 (-35%) |
Studio rent in Star — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Star?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Star, Idaho is $1,180 per month. This is +52% below the citywide median of $2,443.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Star?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,200 ($3,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Star expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Star's studio median of $1,180 is +9% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Star rank for studio rent in Idaho?
Among the 24 cities in Idaho with studio data, Star ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Star?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mountain Home ($900), La Grande ($750), Twin Falls ($860).