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Lewiston, ID Area Guide

A waterfront city with dazzling views

Scenic Camping College Town Mountains River

Lewiston is a seaport city wedged between the Snake and Clear Water rivers. This small Midwestern town has a suburban feel with dazzling views of the rivers and mountains. Lewiston is home to Lewis and Clarke State College, one of the top schools in the west. Many college students and other residents enjoy the outdoor views by visiting nearby Mountain Dew Skate Park, a place where skaters and bikers can shred with a picturesque background of glistening river water and dazzling mountains.

Lewiston has over 25 parks for locals to enjoy. Discover where famed explorers camped at the Lewis & Clark Discovery Center located in Hells Gate State Park. Despite the name, this cherished natural treasure is more than inviting. Take a jet boat tour of Hells Canyon, the deepest canyon in America. The park is perfect for fishing, crabbing, hiking, jet skiing, biking, hunting, and riverside camping.

The community values its western history and culture. Lewiston hosts 12 events and festivals throughout the year. Hometown favorite annual Art Walk selects a featured artist to exhibit their masterpieces and discuss their work, while downtown businesses sponsor pop-up art shows for local and regional artists. Grab a blanket for Sound of Downtown, a monthly concert series ran from June to October.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Lewiston, ID is $499 for a studio, $718 for one bedroom, $1,351 for two bedrooms, and $1,635 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lewiston has increased by 4.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$718/month
384 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lewiston, ID is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

52 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

47 / 100

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

Camelot Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Mc Sorley Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Orchards Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Webster Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Mc Ghee Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Lewiston Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hells Gate State Park
  • Nez Perce National Historic Park - Spalding Area

Airports

  • Lewiston/Nez Perce County
  • Pullman/Moscow 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 2026.