Gem County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Idaho. Population: 19,250.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$834/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-7% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$908/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-5% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,190/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,601/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+5% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,882/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $926 | $834 | $-92 (-9.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,008 | $908 | $-100 (-9.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,322 | $1,190 | $-132 (-10.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,778 | $1,601 | $-177 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,091 | $1,882 | $-209 (-10.0%) |
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
$47,600
$3,967/month gross
Other Counties in Idaho
Franklin County
1 BR: $946/mo
Ada County
1 BR: $1,381/mo
Lewis County
1 BR: $742/mo
Gooding County
1 BR: $851/mo
Bonneville County
1 BR: $1,095/mo
Blaine County
1 BR: $1,219/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.