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Idaho Falls, ID

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Idaho Falls boasts plenty of natural amenities.

Affordable Riverside Mountain Views Family-Friendly

Situated in eastern Idaho on the Snake River, among the Rocky Mountains, is Idaho Falls. Proximate to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks as well as Jackson Hole, Idaho Falls is a nature lover’s dream. Natural amenities in town are plentiful with the Snake River Greenbelt, the Idaho Falls Zoo, and a number of local parks.

While Idaho Falls is a smaller city, there is no shortage of things to do. Should you choose to rent in Idaho Falls, you will have the opportunity to tour the gallery at Willard Arts Center, purchase your next gift at Grand Teton Mall, explore the rotating exhibits at the Museum of Idaho, catch a performance at the Colonial Theatre or Civic Auditorium, and practice your golf swing at Sage Lakes Golf Course. You can also attend the oldest rodeo in Idaho, the War Bonnet Round Up.

Access to I-15 and Idaho Falls Regional Airport makes getting around from Idaho Falls simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Idaho Falls, ID is $858 for a studio, $1,197 for one bedroom, $1,408 for two bedrooms, and $1,882 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Idaho Falls has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,197/month
720 Sq Ft
House
$1,612/month
1,123 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,770/month
1,812 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, ID is 16.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Idaho Falls is 43.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $858 - $1,882. You can expect to pay 7.1% less for groceries, 15.5% less for utilities, and 21.2% more for transportation.

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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Fairview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

302 Students

9
out of 10

Westside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

500 Students

8
out of 10

Discovery Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

630 Students

7
out of 10

Longfellow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

598 Students

7
out of 10

Sunnyside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

679 Students

6
out of 10

Bonneville Online High School

Public

Grades 6-12

280 Students

8
out of 10

Taylorview Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

776 Students

4
out of 10

Rocky Mountain Middle School

Public

Grades PK & 7-8

536 Students

4
out of 10

Sandcreek Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

577 Students

3
out of 10

Bonneville Online Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

308 Students

3
out of 10

Bonneville Online High School

Public

Grades 6-12

280 Students

8
out of 10

Bonneville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,128 Students

7
out of 10

Compass Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

481 Students

6
out of 10

Idaho Falls Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,334 Students

5
out of 10

Skyline Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,321 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tautphaus Park Zoo
  • Caribou National Forest
  • Minnetonka Cave

Airports

  • Idaho Falls Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.