County FMR · HUD FY2026
Adams County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Adams County, ID - 19% below the US average.
- $773
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $973
- 2-bedroom FMR
- -8.3%
- YoY change
- -19%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Adams is the 1st cheapest of 44 counties in Idaho by 2-bedroom FMR; rent here has fallen 8.3% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #1
- cheapest of 44 in Idaho (2BR)
- -19%
- vs the state average
- $30,920
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- -8.3%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.6%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (32.6%); 13 of 15 common occupations here can afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent without exceeding the 30% threshold; nearby Idaho counties range as much as 54% apart in 1-bedroom FMR, so the county line itself can matter for renters comparing options.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Adams County, ID. Verify with HUD →
Adams County, Idaho carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $773 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $973/mo and a studio is $768/mo. That's 19% below the national benchmark of $959 and 19% below the Idaho average of $950.
Rent decreased8.3% from FY 2025 ($843), declining against the trend. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $30,920/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Idaho. Population: 4,464. Population grew 14.4% over the past five years (Census ACS) - among the faster-growing counties nationally, a trend that typically adds upward pressure on rents. That's faster than Idaho's statewide growth of +12.2% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Adams County
The Adams County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Idaho's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Compared to the rest of the country, a 1-bedroom here is 19% below the US average of $959 and 19% lower than the Idaho state average of $950. The 1-bedroom FMR went from$843 in FY 2025 to $773 in FY 2026 - a change of -8.3%, which is unusual and suggests softening demand or revised HUD sampling.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $773, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $30,920 per year (about $2,577/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $973 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 4,464 and a county median household income of $59,286, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $719 | $768 | +$49 (+6.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $843 | $773 | $-70 (-8.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,259 | $1,353 | +$94 (+7.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,495 | $1,632 | +$137 (+9.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Adams County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Adams County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Adams sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$973 higher than 31% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Adams compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Idaho counties
- Ada
Ada County
$1,381 1BR FMR / mo
- Canyon
Canyon County
$1,381 1BR FMR / mo
- Kootenai
Kootenai County
$1,302 1BR FMR / mo
- Bonneville
Bonneville County
$1,095 1BR FMR / mo
- Twin Falls
Twin Falls County
$979 1BR FMR / mo
- Bannock
Bannock County
$894 1BR FMR / mo
- Adams
Adams County
$773 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Adams is highlighted. Nearby Idaho counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Ada County ($1,381), Canyon County ($1,381), Kootenai County ($1,302), Bonneville County ($1,095), Twin Falls County ($979), Bannock County ($894), Adams County (this county) ($773).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $773/mo compares to Idaho salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | ID Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $107,900 | 8.6% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $86,100 | 10.8% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $76,480 | 12.1% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $66,150 | 14% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $64,840 | 14.3% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $60,670 | 15.3% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $59,620 | 15.6% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $54,020 | 17.2% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $53,260 | 17.4% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $45,210 | 20.5% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,420 | 23.5% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $35,360 | 26.2% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $33,400 | 27.8% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $29,840 | 31.1% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $28,450 | 32.6% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Adams County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Adams (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 34.4% overall, from $575 to $773. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 22.4% (FY 2024), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↓8.3% | $768 | $773 | $973 |
| FY 2025 ↑1.4% | $719 | $843 | $933 |
| FY 2024 ↑22.4% | $685 | $831 | $933 |
| FY 2023 ↑8.6% | $655 | $679 | $860 |
| FY 2022 ↑9.3% | $620 | $625 | $796 |
| FY 2021 ↓0.5% | $557 | $572 | $734 |
| FY 2020 | $526 | $575 | $714 |
Where Adams County Ranks in Idaho
Adams County is not part of any federally-designated metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area -- an independent rental market not administratively tied to a larger urban core. By 2-bedroom FMR, it ranks #1 of 44 counties in Idaho. Nearest by rank: Adams County (this county) ($973), Bear Lake County ($973), Bingham County ($973), Boundary County ($973), Caribou County ($973), Clark County ($973), Fremont County ($973), Lewis County ($973).
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What this means for renters
Treat Adams's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $773 implies about $30,920/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Adams can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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