salaryRent is lower than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 15.2 minutes. Most households rent (77%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,120 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Idaho cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Idaho. It is number 7 of 36 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rexburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rexburg
| Size | Rexburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,140 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,078 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,042 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,164 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $612 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rexburg overall?
Everyday prices in Idaho overall are 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Rexburg, so the Idaho figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rexburg
Life in Rexburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rexburg?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,613 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $395,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,510 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rexburg, ID?
Renting in Rexburg costs a median of about $1,128 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Idaho median is $1,565.
How much do I need to make to live in Rexburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,120 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rexburg cheap or expensive?
Rexburg is rated OK: rent takes 24.8% of the typical household income of $54,590. It ranks 7th cheapest of 36 Idaho cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rexburg?
The median homeowner in Rexburg pays $2,125 a year in property taxes, about 0.54% of the median home value.
Is Rexburg more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Idaho are 5% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Rexburg?
The median home value in Rexburg is $395,100, about 7.2 times the typical yearly household income.
40,543 people live in Rexburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.