County FMR · HUD FY2026
Cassia County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Cassia County, ID - 18% below the US average.
- $783
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,028
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +9.4%
- YoY change
- -18%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Cassia is the 15th cheapest of 44 counties in Idaho by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,573 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 9.4% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #1,573
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #15
- cheapest of 44 in Idaho (2BR)
- -18%
- vs the state average
- $31,320
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.7%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (33%); 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 Cassia County, ID. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Cassia County, Idaho is $783 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,028/mo and a studio is $778/mo. This is 18% lower than the national average of $959 and 18% below the Idaho average of $950.
Rent increased9.4% from FY 2025 ($716), outpacing inflation. The 30% affordability floor is comparatively reachable here at $31,320/year.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Idaho. Population: 24,859. Population grew 6.6% over the past five years (Census ACS) - among the faster-growing counties nationally, a trend that typically adds upward pressure on rents. That's slower than Idaho's statewide growth of +12.2% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Cassia County
HUD publishes one FMR schedule per FMR area (often the county). Local housing authorities use it as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment-standard baseline. See how FMR is calculated.
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Cassia County's 2-bedroom of $1,028 ranks #1,573 most expensive of 3,145 US counties, in the middle half of HUD counties.
This is a below-average rent market: 1-bedroom FMR is 18% under the US average of $959 and 18% below Idaho's $950. HUD's 1-bedroom figure shifted from $716 (FY 2025) to $783 (FY 2026), a +9.4% move that still leaves this county below the US mid-point.
A 1-bedroom at $783 needs $31,320/year under the 30% rule against a county median of $67,042, and the median household clears that line with room to spare. A 2-bedroom at $1,028 is the next step up.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $712 | $778 | +$66 (+9.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $716 | $783 | +$67 (+9.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,028 | +$95 (+10.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,307 | $1,430 | +$123 (+9.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,538 | $1,725 | +$187 (+12.2%) |
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 Cassia 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.
Where Cassia sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,028 higher than 50% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Cassia 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
- Cassia
Cassia County
$783 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Cassia 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), Cassia County (this county) ($783).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
With a below-average 1-bedroom at $783/mo, most of these Idaho occupations clear, or miss, the 30% affordability line.
| Occupation | ID Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $107,900 | 8.7% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $86,100 | 10.9% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $76,480 | 12.3% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $66,150 | 14.2% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $64,840 | 14.5% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $60,670 | 15.5% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $59,620 | 15.8% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $54,020 | 17.4% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $53,260 | 17.6% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $45,210 | 20.8% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,420 | 23.8% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $35,360 | 26.6% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $33,400 | 28.1% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $29,840 | 31.5% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $28,450 | 33% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Cassia County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Cassia (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 41.3% overall, from $554 to $783. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 9.7% (FY 2024).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑9.4% | $778 | $783 | $1,028 |
| FY 2025 ↑0.8% | $712 | $716 | $933 |
| FY 2024 ↑9.7% | $679 | $710 | $925 |
| FY 2023 ↑8.0% | $642 | $647 | $843 |
| FY 2022 ↑6.2% | $595 | $599 | $779 |
| FY 2021 ↑1.8% | $562 | $564 | $741 |
| FY 2020 | $530 | $554 | $719 |
Part of the Burley, ID Micro Area
Cassia County is a central county of the Burley, ID micropolitan statistical area, alongside 1 other micro-area county.
Cassia County ranks #2 of 2 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Minidoka County ($889), Cassia County (this county) ($783).
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What this means for renters
Treat Cassia'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 $783 implies about $31,320/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 Cassia 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.
Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.