Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Latah County vs Idaho

How do Latah County and Idaho rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$863
Latah County (1BR)
$950
Idaho (1BR)
−9%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Latah County
$863/mo 1BR
Population: 39,872
State
Idaho
$950/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Latah County is 9% cheaper than Idaho at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($863 vs $950). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Latah County Idaho Difference
Studio $807 $898 −$91 (-10%)
1 Bedroom $863 $950 −$87 (-9%)
2 Bedroom $1,011 $1,173 −$162 (-14%)
3 Bedroom $1,406 $1,619 −$213 (-13%)
4 Bedroom $1,696 $1,949 −$253 (-13%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Latah County is 10% below the US average. Idaho is 1% below.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).