Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

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Idaho State University - Pocatello, ID Area Guide

A unique collegiate experience amid the beautiful scenery of the Mountain West

Public • Suburban • Bengals • Scenic • Mountains • Nature • Outdoors •

For over a century, Idaho State University has been a major intellectual and cultural hub for the state and the broader Mountain West region. A gorgeous natural backdrop of forests and mountains overlooks the scenic campus, creating a stunning college environment unlike any other. ISU is noted for its nuclear training facility, one of only five such centers nationwide designated by the National Energy Institute. The university also operates a unique experimental psychology program, as well as a groundbreaking neuroscience research wing. The ISU campus sits just a few blocks from Downtown Pocatello, and it’s fairly easy to find apartments, condos, and rental houses within easy walking distance of both the university and the city center. For weekend excursions, Salt Lake City is about 160 miles to the south, and the nearby mountain ranges are perfect for skiing and snowboarding in the winter.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pocatello, ID is $623 for a studio, $925 for one bedroom, $1,217 for two bedrooms, and $1,517 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pocatello has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 430 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $623/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 638 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $925/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 913 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,217/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,115 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,517/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Idaho State University - Pocatello, ID (University) is for everyday living.

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Essentials are more spread out in Idaho State University - Pocatello, ID (University), so everyday errands require more planning.

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

60 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

30 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Idaho State University - Pocatello, ID (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100
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Schools

Edahow Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

298 Students

9/10

Gate City Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

478 Students

8/10

Tendoy Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

232 Students

8/10

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

215 Students

7/10

Syringa Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

356 Students

6/10

Franklin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

742 Students

8/10

Irving Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

712 Students

6/10

Alameda Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

645 Students

6/10

Hawthorne Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

674 Students

5/10

Pocatello Community Charter

Public

Grades PK-8

331 Students

4/10

Century High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,092 Students

9/10

Highland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,589 Students

8/10

Pocatello High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,352 Students

7/10

Gateway Prof-Tech School

Public

Grades 9-12

/10

New Horizons High School (Alt)

Public

Grades 9-12

/10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Idaho Museum of Natural History
  • Pocatello Zoo

Colleges

Top Apartments Near Idaho State University

Bengal Creek Student Housing

Bengal Creek Student Housing

2100 S 2nd Ave,
Pocatello, ID 83201

$495 - $585

4-6 Beds

538 N. Main Street

538 N. Main Street

538 N Main St,
Pocatello, ID 83204

$625

Studio

723 W. Lewis Street

723 W. Lewis Street

723 W Lewis St,
Pocatello, ID 83204

$650

Studio

1333 N. Main Street

1333 N. Main Street

1333 N Main St,
Pocatello, ID 83204

$1,295

4 Beds

Jasper Loop

Jasper Loop

1160 Jasper Loop,
Pocatello, ID 83204

$1,875

3 Beds

Kirkwood Meadows

Kirkwood Meadows

1222 Freeman Ln,
Pocatello, ID 83201

$1,125 - $1,231

1-3 Beds

Center Street

Center Street

1045 E Center St,
Pocatello, ID 83201

$745

Studio

629 Main

629 Main

629 S Main St,
Pocatello, ID 83204

$845

1 Bed

Fargo Apartments

Fargo Apartments

340 S Arthur Ave,
Pocatello, ID 83204

$680 - $950

Studio - 2 Beds

Houses Near Idaho State University

1706 N Hayes

1706 N Hayes,
Pocatello, ID 83201

$650

1 Bed | 1 Bath

353 Lawton St

353 Lawton St,
Pocatello, ID 83201

$800 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 1 Bath | 12 Month Lease

344 N Grant Ave

344 N Grant Ave,
Pocatello, ID 83204

$1,700 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds | 2 Baths | 12 Month Lease

2762 Bannock Hwy

2762 Bannock Hwy,
Pocatello, ID 83204

$795 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 12 Month Lease

901 Roper St

901 Roper St,
Pocatello, ID 83204

$1,095 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 12 Month Lease

716 Wyldwood Ln

716 Wyldwood Ln,
Pocatello, ID 83201

$1,050 - $1,250 Total Monthly Price

2-3 Beds | 1 Bath | 12 Month Lease

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† 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.

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