Bear Lake County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Idaho. Population: 6,436.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$768/mo
↑ 6.8% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$773/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,353/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,632/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $719 | $768 | +$49 (+6.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $727 | $773 | +$46 (+6.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,307 | $1,353 | +$46 (+3.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,567 | $1,632 | +$65 (+4.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,920
$2,577/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Idaho
Lemhi County
1 BR: $883/mo
Latah County
1 BR: $863/mo
Elmore County
1 BR: $908/mo
Benewah County
1 BR: $822/mo
Butte County
1 BR: $1,094/mo
Valley County
1 BR: $1,086/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.