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ZIP 83843

Part of Moscow, ID
Pop. 26,591·Latah County·36th most expensive ZIP in Idaho
Median rent (all units)
$1,181/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$784
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 83843 · $1,181
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,420
4 BR+
$1,710
Research median
$1,020/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,172/yr
At $1,181/mo median
Location
CityMoscow
StateID
CountyLatah County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 83843 (Moscow, ID) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 48.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,591
Median income
$59,444
Median age
29.7
Renters
53.2%
Age distribution
19.1%
38.9%
20.5%
13.2%
Under 1819.1%
18–3438.9%
35–5420.5%
55–648.2%
65+13.2%
Gender
52.5%
47.5%
Male52.5%
Female47.5%
Race & ethnicity
84.4%
White84.4%
Black1%
Hispanic6.3%
Asian2.6%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
17.6%
30.2%
48.9%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma17.6%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+48.9%
Housing tenure
46.8%
53.2%
Owner46.8%
Renter53.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 83843 in Moscow, ID has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,985 → $59,444
up 14.3%
Population
25,951 → 26,591
up 2.5%
Renter share
52.5% → 53.2%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
51.1% → 48.9%
-2.2 pts

Median household income rose from $51,985 to $59,444 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.3% shift. The population has grown by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 25,951 residents to roughly 26,591. College-educated residents now make up 48.9% of adults here, versus 51.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 83843 covers Moscow, ID. The median rent here is $1,181/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($59,444/yr), ZIP 83843 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 83843?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 83843 (Moscow, ID) is $1,181. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 83843 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 83843's median rent of $1,181/mo is $784 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 83843 compare to other ZIPs in Idaho?

ZIP 83843 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Idaho, ranking #36 out of 40 ZIPs at $1,181/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 83843?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,181/mo in ZIP 83843. The local median household income is $59,444/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 83843?

Rent in ZIP 83843 has increased 3.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 83843 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 83843 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,181/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($59,444/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 83843 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 83843 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.2% of ZIP 83843 households are renters, while 46.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 83843 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 83843 compare to the rest of Moscow?

ZIP 83843 sits right at the Moscow citywide median of $1,181/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 83843 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 83843 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,181/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 83843's median household income ($59,444/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 83843 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8%
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