Elmore County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Idaho. Population: 28,752.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$902/mo
↑ 16.2% YoY
+1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$908/mo
↑ 16.3% YoY
-5% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,192/mo
↑ 16.3% YoY
+1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,658/mo
↑ 15.5% YoY
+9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,000/mo
↑ 21.8% YoY
+14% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $776 | $902 | +$126 (+16.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $781 | $908 | +$127 (+16.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,025 | $1,192 | +$167 (+16.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,436 | $1,658 | +$222 (+15.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,642 | $2,000 | +$358 (+21.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,320
$3,027/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,680
$3,973/month gross
Other Counties in Idaho
Valley County
1 BR: $1,086/mo
Cassia County
1 BR: $783/mo
Lewis County
1 BR: $742/mo
Caribou County
1 BR: $763/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $1,008/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $888/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.