Apartment Acquisitions · Pocatello
Sell Your Commercial Property In Pocatello, ID
Own a commercial apartment building of five or more units in Pocatello? We purchase multifamily properties around Chubbuck, Old Town Pocatello, and the rest of Bannock County, and we review every deal against a clear buy box.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
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Where We Look: Chubbuck · Old Town Pocatello · University District · Highland — Bannock County, ID
Local Demand
Our View On Pocatello
Pocatello is a university and hospital rental market in Bannock County, priced well below most of Idaho. The Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey counted 57,635 residents and 7,993 renter households, 35.5% of occupied homes. Rental vacancy was 5.4%, and 2,753 homes sit in buildings of five or more units.
Owners who want to sell commercial property in Pocatello, ID will see buyers focus on three figures. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent is $1,251, median gross rent is $948, and a Pocatello code area levy runs $988.72 per $100,000 of value.
This profile covers each figure, the Idaho landlord statutes that apply, the Bannock County tax math and what it means for an owner. Every number links to the Census Bureau, HUD, the Idaho Legislature, a state agency or Bannock County, with the year it covers. The data covers Pocatello city, with Bannock County and statewide figures shown alongside for comparison.
Idaho State University
The Idaho State Board of Education counts 13,910 ISU students in fall 2025, up 7% in a year. The Idaho Department of Labor lists ISU at 2,500 to 4,999 employees.Healthcare and manufacturing payrolls
Portneuf Medical Center has 1,000 to 2,499 employees on the Idaho Department of Labor's 2025 Southeast Idaho list. Amy's Kitchen and Virginia Transformer each have 500 to 999.Lower acquisition prices
ACS 2020-2024 puts Pocatello's median owner-occupied home value at $271,000, 35.3% below Idaho's $418,600. Median gross rent of $948 trails the state's $1,238.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Pocatello
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Pocatello Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Pocatello
Pocatello has 7,993 renter households, 35.5% of its 22,510 occupied homes, per ACS 2020-2024 table B25003. Bannock County's renter share is 30.5%, and Idaho's is 27.9%. Pocatello holds 78.1% of Bannock County's 10,237 renter households.
Idaho State University anchors that demand. The Idaho State Board of Education's fall 2025 snapshot counts 13,910 ISU students, up 7% from fall 2024. The Idaho Department of Labor lists ISU at 2,500 to 4,999 employees in 2025, the top range on its Southeast Idaho list.
Hospital and plant payrolls add a second tenant base. Education and health services averaged 20,072 jobs across Southeast Idaho in 2025, and manufacturing 7,569. Portneuf Medical Center appears at 1,000 to 2,499 employees in that 2025 list. Amy's Kitchen and Virginia Transformer Corporation each fall in the 500 to 999 band.
Rents and affordability
Median gross rent in Pocatello was $948 in ACS 2020-2024, against $960 in Bannock County and $1,238 statewide. Median household income in Pocatello was $60,418, 22.3% below Idaho's $77,800.
About 45.8% of Pocatello renter households pay 30% or more of income on housing, per table B25070. Another 23.1% pay 50% or more. A year of median rent, $11,376, equals 18.8% of median household income.
HUD's FY2027 fair market rents for the Pocatello, ID MSA took effect October 1, 2026:
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $871 |
| 1 bedroom | $956 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,251 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,732 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,091 |
Source: HUD FMR documentation. The two-bedroom FMR sits $303 above Pocatello's all-unit median gross rent, which blends every size and age.
The apartment stock
Pocatello has 2,753 homes in buildings of five or more units, 11.4% of 24,135 housing units, per table B25024. That is 82.0% of Bannock County's 3,358 such homes. Detached houses make up 62.6% of Pocatello's stock.
Small buildings lead the mix: 937 homes sit in 5-9 unit buildings, 34.0% of the 5+ stock. Another 748 are in 10-19 unit buildings, 677 in 20-49 unit buildings and 391 in buildings of 50 or more. Buildings of two to four units add 2,902 homes, and mobile homes add 1,652.
Pocatello's median year built is 1971, and 66.2% of homes predate 1980, per table B25034. Only 443 homes date from 2020 or later. Rental vacancy was 5.4% in Pocatello over 2020-2024, against 4.7% in Bannock County.
Owners who want to sell commercial real estate in Pocatello, ID should expect buyers to price that age. Roofs, boilers and windows in buildings from that era drive their capital budgets.
Property taxes in Bannock County
A Pocatello property in code area 01 paid $988.72 per $100,000 of taxable value, per the Bannock County FY 2026 levy chart. Pocatello's city levy takes 60.9% of each tax dollar there, and Bannock County takes 28.5%. School District #25 takes 5.9%.
Idaho Code 63-205 requires annual assessment at market value as of January 1. A $2,000,000 assessed value times 0.98872% gives $19,774.40 a year. Spread across 20 units, that is about $989 per door.
Chubbuck's code area 02 levy is $971.93 per $100,000, which gives $19,438.60 on the same value. The Idaho State Tax Commission put Bannock County's 2025 average urban rate at 0.973%. Anyone planning to sell commercial property in Pocatello, ID should model the code area rate, not the average.
The Bannock County Auditor counts 32 taxing districts and mails bills by the fourth Monday in November. Appeals go to the Board of Equalization by the fourth Monday of June under Idaho Code 63-501A. The Assessor set the 2026 deadline at June 22, 5 p.m.
Landlord rules
Idaho sets rent, deposit and notice rules by statute. Idaho Code 55-306 was added in 2025 under the heading no rent control. It bars local ordinances that would regulate rent, fees or deposits on private residential leases.
Under Idaho Code 6-321, refunds are due within 21 days if the lease is silent. They are due within 30 days after surrender in any case. A partial refund needs a signed, itemized statement, and normal wear and tear cannot be charged.
Section 6-321(3) makes a new owner liable for deposits when a property changes hands during a tenancy. Anyone selling commercial property in Pocatello should hand the buyer a deposit ledger at closing.
For unpaid rent, Idaho Code 6-303 requires three days' written notice demanding payment or possession. Ending a tenancy at will takes at least one month's written notice under Idaho Code 55-208. A tenant who leaves must give the landlord the same one month in writing.
What this means for an owner
Pocatello pairs a 35.5% renter share and ISU enrollment growth with 5.4% rental vacancy. Median owner-occupied home value is $271,000, 35.3% below Idaho's $418,600. Buyers read that gap as room for lower entry prices. Rents, though, follow local incomes, which run 22.3% below the state median.
Buyers will set those numbers against a 1971 median build year and a tax bill near 0.99% of value. To sell commercial property in Pocatello, ID, lead with rent rolls, recent capital work and the deposit ledger.
If you plan to sell your apartment building in Pocatello, start with our cap rate calculator to test how taxes move value. Our seller page explains how we underwrite.
Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings in Pocatello, Chubbuck, Old Town Pocatello, the University District and Highland. When you are ready to sell commercial real estate in Pocatello, ID, we can review your numbers.
Local Knowledge
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- ACS figures are 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Pocatello city, Bannock County and Idaho, from Census tables B25003, B25024, B25034, B25064, B25070 and B25077.
- The $19,774.40 tax example applies the FY 2026 code area 01 levy of $988.72 per $100,000 to $2,000,000. Other Bannock County code areas differ.
- HUD fair market rents are program benchmarks for the Pocatello, ID MSA, effective October 1, 2026, and are not asking rents for any single building.
- Employer ranges come from the Idaho Department of Labor's July 2026 Southeast Idaho profile, which lists only employers that allowed release of their 2025 ranges.
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Taxes & Rules For Pocatello Property
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Pocatello Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in Pocatello, ID?
An owner can list with a broker or sell directly to a buyer of 5+ unit buildings. Buyers will compare rents with HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent of $1,251. They will check the 5.4% rental vacancy rate and estimate taxes near $988.72 per $100,000. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings in Pocatello and Chubbuck.
How much are property taxes on an apartment building in Pocatello?
Bannock County's FY 2026 levy chart shows $988.72 per $100,000 of taxable value for City of Pocatello code area 01. On a $2,000,000 assessed value that is $19,774.40 a year. Chubbuck's code area 02 rate of $971.93 gives $19,438.60. Your assessment notice names the code area, and bills arrive by the fourth Monday in November, payable in two halves.
Does Pocatello have rent control?
No. Idaho Code 55-306 was added in 2025 under the heading no rent control. It bars a local government from enforcing an ordinance that would regulate rent, fees or deposits on private residential leases. HUD's FY2027 fair market rents for the Pocatello, ID MSA are program benchmarks, not caps on what an owner may charge.
What happens to tenant security deposits when I sell?
Idaho Code 6-321(3) makes the new owner liable for refunding deposits when a property changes ownership during a tenancy. Refunds are due within 21 days if the lease sets no time, and within 30 days after surrender in any case. A partial refund needs a signed, itemized statement, so anyone selling commercial property in Pocatello should have a full deposit ledger ready for buyers.
What do buyers look at when I sell commercial real estate in Pocatello, ID?
Buyers start with rent rolls and age. Pocatello's median year built is 1971, and 66.2% of homes predate 1980, so capital work weighs on price. They also note 5.4% rental vacancy and a $948 median gross rent. Idaho State University's 13,910 fall 2025 students shape how they project occupancy and set a price.
Is now a good time to sell multifamily property in Pocatello?
Timing depends on your building, but the market data is steady. Pocatello's renter share is 35.5%, ISU headcount rose 7% in fall 2025, and the median owner-occupied home value of $271,000 sits 35.3% below Idaho's. Lower entry prices draw buyers who want yield, which can support demand for well-kept buildings.
What if my Pocatello building has vacancies or deferred maintenance?
That is often where we add the most value. We buy buildings that need renovation, new management, or lease-up, and we account for that in our offer.
How does a sale to you work in Bannock County?
Send the address, unit count, and any financials. We give feedback, then a written letter of intent if it fits, followed by diligence and a closing date that works for you.
Can I sell rental property in Pocatello with tenants in place?
Yes. We buy apartment buildings with tenants in place and keep existing leases intact. As a commercial real estate buyer focused on 5+ unit properties, we underwrite the current rent roll as it stands.
Do I need a broker to sell my apartment building in Pocatello?
No. You can work with us directly, or your broker can bring the deal to us. Either way, conversations stay confidential.
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