Towns near Idaho falls? (Blackfoot, Ammon: apartment, rentals, house)

[sndayschld]

My husband and I are moving to Idaho from Texas so he can attend diesel mechanic school. We are hoping to find a small towns near Idaho Falls with cheap rent (like 500.00 or less). Anyone have any ideas? (no lectures on climate and politics, We're ultra conservative and we have a four wheel truck, so I think we will do ok.)

[kristinl5]

There is Blackfoot and American Falls near Idaho Falls
hope this helps!

[Idaho mom]

American Falls is WAY too far to commute to school in Idaho Falls (over 1 hour). Blackfoot is a little closer (20-30 min). Ideally, look for something around Ririe, Rigby, Ammon, Ucon or Shelley. Depending on how large of a house you need, $500 might be tough to come by based on what I've seen in the paper lately. There are lots of rentals right in Idaho Falls too. Good luck!

[cleosmom]

Not sure you'll get $500 unless it's a small apartment in IF. Small towns nearby (might be repreating the previous poster; Iona, Shelley, Rigby, Ririe, Ucon, Firth.... How far is your husband willing to travel to head into IF on a daily basis? That can be a factor as there are others but would take a little more time.