Rental numbers for Idaho
0 of 47 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 4.3%.
- Gross yield
- n/a
- no Zillow rent index
- Median ZIP yield
- 4.3%
- 47 ZIPs with full data
- Cash flow
- n/a
- at 7.78%, 25% down
- Typical price
- $479,000
- Zillow ZHVI, Aug 2026
- Typical rent
- $1,774/mo
- median across 47 tier A ZIPs, Aug 2026
Counties
Gross yield uses Zillow county rent where published, otherwise the median ZIP yield
| Shoshone County | $279,000 | $1,758 | 7.6% | 4.6% | -$426 | n/a |
| Elmore County | $358,000 | $1,689 | 5.7% | 3.0% | -$1,028 | +5.3% |
| Jerome County | $411,000 | $1,794 | 5.2% | 2.6% | -$1,320 | n/a |
| Nez Perce County | $393,000 | $1,687 | 5.1% | 2.4% | -$1,341 | n/a |
| Minidoka County | $326,000 | $1,350 | 5.0% | 2.5% | -$1,092 | n/a |
| Twin Falls County | $383,000 | $1,548 | 4.9% | 2.3% | -$1,340 | +2.9% |
| Canyon County | $417,000 | $1,659 | 4.8% | 2.3% | -$1,436 | +4.8% |
| Payette County | $415,000 | $1,620 | 4.7% | 2.4% | -$1,420 | n/a |
| Ada County | $528,000 | $1,987 | 4.5% | 2.2% | -$1,888 | +6.6% |
| Cassia County | $350,000 | $1,300 | 4.5% | 2.1% | -$1,275 | n/a |
| Bonneville County | $402,000 | $1,410 | 4.2% | 1.8% | -$1,552 | +2.4% |
| Valley County | $674,000 | $2,088 | 3.7% | 1.8% | -$2,653 | n/a |
| Bannock County | $359,000 | $1,096 | 3.7% | 1.2% | -$1,582 | +0.5% |
| Teton County | $868,000 | $2,622 | 3.6% | 1.7% | -$3,446 | n/a |
| Kootenai County | $605,000 | $1,825 | 3.6% | 1.5% | -$2,505 | +2.8% |
| Blaine County | $1,109,000 | $3,254 | 3.5% | 1.6% | -$4,521 | n/a |
| Bonner County | $660,000 | $1,912 | 3.5% | 1.5% | -$2,755 | +7.0% |
| Jefferson County | $472,000 | $1,368 | 3.5% | 1.3% | -$2,033 | n/a |
| Madison County | $422,000 | $1,153 | 3.3% | 1.1% | -$1,904 | +1.2% |
| Latah County | $476,000 | $1,257 | 3.2% | 0.8% | -$2,233 | -0.4% |
| Bingham County | $389,000 | $1,008 | 3.1% | 0.9% | -$1,819 | +3.7% |
| Adams County | $513,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bear Lake County | $406,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Benewah County | $339,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Boise County | $487,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Boundary County | $474,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Butte County | n/a | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Camas County | $388,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Caribou County | $345,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Clark County | $255,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Clearwater County | $313,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Custer County | $397,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Franklin County | $444,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fremont County | $476,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Gem County | $485,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Gooding County | $357,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Idaho County | $360,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lemhi County | $391,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lewis County | $289,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lincoln County | $320,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Oneida County | $353,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Owyhee County | $441,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Power County | $278,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Washington County | $396,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Highest-yield ZIP codes in Idaho
Tier A only: Zillow value against Zillow rent
| ZIP | Typical price | Rent | Gross yield | Cash flow /mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83634Kuna | $462,000 | $2,324 | 6.0% | -$1,138 |
| 83647Mountain Home | $359,000 | $1,719 | 5.8% | -$1,008 |
| 83338Jerome | $407,000 | $1,900 | 5.6% | -$1,206 |
| 83644Middleton | $504,000 | $2,269 | 5.4% | -$1,476 |
| 83607Caldwell | $453,000 | $2,023 | 5.4% | -$1,348 |
| 83646Meridian | $534,000 | $2,371 | 5.3% | -$1,566 |
| 83709Boise | $486,000 | $2,140 | 5.3% | -$1,464 |
| 83501Lewiston | $391,000 | $1,671 | 5.1% | -$1,349 |
| 83669Star | $578,000 | $2,412 | 5.0% | -$1,819 |
| 83713Boise | $472,000 | $1,974 | 5.0% | -$1,533 |
Trends
Five years to August 2026
- Price, 12 months
- +2.0%
- Rent, 12 months
- n/a
- Rent minus price growth
- n/a
- Property tax
- 0.49%
- effective rate, ACS 2024
Show the numbers
| Month | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | $450,633 |
| Aug 2022 | $498,212 |
| Aug 2023 | $456,933 |
| Aug 2024 | $466,682 |
| Aug 2025 | $469,349 |
| Aug 2026 | $478,744 |
Costs that vary by state
- Effective property tax
- 0.49%
- Census ACS 2024
- Landlord insurance default
- $1,362/yr
- NAIC HO-3 $1,135 x 1.2
- Permits per 1,000 households
- 25.9
- last 12 months
- Median typical price
- $472,000
- tier A ZIPs
Metros
Questions
- Is Idaho good for rental property?
- 0 of 47 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 4.3%. Cash flow assumes the typical home in each ZIP, 7.78% with 25% down and the default costs.
- What is the average property tax rate in Idaho?
- About 0.49% of value statewide (Census ACS median taxes paid over median value). Rates vary widely by county; the county table above links to each.
- What does landlord insurance cost in Idaho?
- NAIC's 2023 average homeowners (HO-3) premium in Idaho was $1,135. Landlord policies usually cost more, so this site assumes $1,362 a year. Quotes depend on the property, coverage and claims history.
Sources and method
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), mid tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical home value by ZIP, county, metro and state, and the price trend.
- Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), all homes plus multifamily, smoothed
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical market rent by ZIP, county and metro, and the rent trend (tier A pages).
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026
US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read: FY2026.
Rent by bedroom count for every ZIP. The rent used on tier B pages, and a reference on all pages. It is the 40th percentile gross rent, so it runs below market.
- American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024 (B25103 median real estate taxes paid, B25077 median home value, B11001 households)
US Census Bureau. Read: 2020 to 2024.
Effective property tax rate (median taxes paid divided by median value) by ZIP code tabulation area, county and state; households for the permits ratio.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 30-year fixed (FRED series MORTGAGE30US)
Freddie Mac via the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Read: 2026-09-24.
The weekly 30-year rate. The site adds a disclosed investor premium to it for the loan payment.
- Building Permits Survey, county monthly files
US Census Bureau. Read: 2025-09 to 2026-08.
New housing units permitted in the last 12 months per 1,000 households, a supply-pressure signal.
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report, data for 2023
National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Read: 2023.
Average HO-3 homeowners premium by state, multiplied by 1.2 as a landlord-policy assumption.
Data: Zillow Research (ZHVI, ZORI), HUD, US Census Bureau, Freddie Mac. Every formula is on the methodology page.
Estimates from public data for a typical property. Not investment, tax or legal advice. Your property, financing and costs will differ.