County FMR · HUD FY2026
Canyon County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Canyon County, ID - 44% above the US average.
- $1,381
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,655
- 2-bedroom FMR
- -10.0%
- YoY change
- +44%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Canyon is the 2nd most expensive of 44 counties in Idaho by 2-bedroom FMR; rent here has fallen 10.0% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #2
- most expensive of 44 in Idaho (2BR)
- +45%
- vs the state average
- $55,240
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- -10.0%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (15.4%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (58.2%); 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 Canyon County, ID. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Canyon County, Idaho at $1,381 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,655/mo and a studio is $1,170/mo. This is 44% higher than the national average of $959 and 45% above the Idaho average of $950.
Rent decreased10.0% from FY 2025 ($1,534), declining against the trend. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $55,240/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Idaho. Population: 235,006. Population grew 14.2% 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 Canyon County
The Canyon 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.
Canyon County's 1-bedroom rent runs 44% above the US average of $959 and 45% higher than the Idaho state average of $950. Over the past year, 1-bedroom rent here shifted from$1,534 in FY 2025 to $1,381 in FY 2026 - a change of -10.0%, which is unusual and suggests softening demand or revised HUD sampling.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,381, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $55,240 per year (about $4,603/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,655 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 235,006 and a county median household income of $72,355, 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 | $1,300 | $1,170 | $-130 (-10.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,534 | $1,381 | $-153 (-10.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,838 | $1,655 | $-183 (-10.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,575 | $2,318 | $-257 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,080 | $2,772 | $-308 (-10.0%) |
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 Canyon 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.
Canyon County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Canyon sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,655 Top 12% higher than 88% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Canyon compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Idaho counties
- Canyon
Canyon County
$1,381 1BR FMR / mo
- Ada
Ada County
$1,381 1BR FMR / mo
- Kootenai
Kootenai County
$1,302 1BR FMR / mo
- Bonneville
Bonneville County
$1,095 1BR FMR / mo
- Madison
Madison County
$1,008 1BR FMR / mo
- Twin Falls
Twin Falls County
$979 1BR FMR / mo
- Bannock
Bannock County
$894 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Canyon is highlighted. Nearby Idaho counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Canyon County (this county) ($1,381), Ada County ($1,381), Kootenai County ($1,302), Bonneville County ($1,095), Madison County ($1,008), Twin Falls County ($979), Bannock County ($894).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $1,381/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 | 15.4% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $86,100 | 19.2% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $76,480 | 21.7% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $66,150 | 25.1% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $64,840 | 25.6% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $60,670 | 27.3% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $59,620 | 27.8% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $54,020 | 30.7% | Stretched |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $53,260 | 31.1% | Stretched |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $45,210 | 36.7% | Stretched |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,420 | 42% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $35,360 | 46.9% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $33,400 | 49.6% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $29,840 | 55.5% | Unaffordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $28,450 | 58.2% | Unaffordable |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Canyon County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Canyon (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 84.6% overall, from $748 to $1,381. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 34.7% (FY 2025), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↓10.0% | $1,170 | $1,381 | $1,655 |
| FY 2025 ↑34.7% | $1,300 | $1,534 | $1,838 |
| FY 2024 ↑7.6% | $993 | $1,139 | $1,388 |
| FY 2023 ↑18.2% | $929 | $1,059 | $1,310 |
| FY 2022 ↑11.9% | $783 | $896 | $1,118 |
| FY 2021 ↑7.1% | $683 | $801 | $1,002 |
| FY 2020 | $613 | $748 | $941 |
Part of the Boise City, ID Metro Area
Canyon County is a outlying county of the Boise City, ID metropolitan statistical area, alongside 4 other metro-area counties.
Canyon County ranks #4 of 5 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Ada County ($1,381), Owyhee County ($1,381), Boise County ($1,381), Canyon County (this county) ($1,381), Gem County ($908).
Nearby Counties in Idaho
Largest counties by population in Idaho
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What this means for renters
Treat Canyon'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 $1,381 implies about $55,240/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 Canyon 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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