Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Minidoka County vs Ada County

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

$889
Minidoka County (1BR)
$1,381
Ada County (1BR)
−36%
1BR difference

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

County
Minidoka County
$889/mo 1BR
Population: 21,626
County
Ada County
$1,381/mo 1BR
Population: 497,494

A 1-bedroom in Minidoka County is 36% cheaper than Ada County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($889 vs $1,381). 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 Minidoka County Ada County Difference
Studio $884 $1,170 −$286 (-24%)
1 Bedroom $889 $1,381 −$492 (-36%)
2 Bedroom $1,022 $1,655 −$633 (-38%)
3 Bedroom $1,421 $2,318 −$897 (-39%)
4 Bedroom $1,714 $2,772 −$1058 (-38%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Minidoka County is 7% below the US average. Ada County is 44% above.

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