Biggest seasonal rent swings in Idaho

How far typical asking rents move between the cheapest and priciest month in Idaho cities, from at least five years of Zillow data. Cities with 15,000+ residents.

Key findings

Coeur d'Alene ranks first, with a swing of 4.6% between December and July.
Across all 10 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,861/mo.

Data as of August 2026. Gap between the cheapest and priciest calendar month, from Zillow's unadjusted and seasonally adjusted rent indexes over five or more years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)

Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordable Most expensive Rent falling Rent rising Best rent/income Most rent-burdened Record-high rent Seasonal swings Rent vs. income

10 cities

Rank	City	Yearly swing	Cheapest month	Priciest month	Median rent
01	Coeur d'AleneID Pop. 56KCompare →	4.6%	December	July	$1,861/mo
02	EagleID Pop. 33KCompare →	3.9%	January	August	$2,244/mo
03	BoiseID Pop. 237KCompare →	3.6%	January	July	$1,885/mo
04	MeridianID Pop. 130KCompare →	3.2%	January	July	$2,084/mo
05	Post FallsID Pop. 43KCompare →	3.0%	November	July	$1,689/mo
06	NampaID Pop. 110KCompare →	2.3%	January	July	$1,624/mo
07	Idaho FallsID Pop. 68KCompare →	2.3%	January	July	$1,388/mo
08	KunaID Pop. 27KCompare →	2.2%	January	June	$2,324/mo
09	CaldwellID Pop. 67KCompare →	1.9%	December	September	$1,695/mo
10	RexburgID Pop. 41KCompare →	1.1%	June	January	$1,137/mo